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CVE-2022-37377:
Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-37377 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit PDF Editor version 11.1.1.53537. The vulnerability requires user interaction, specifically requiring the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The issue was discovered and reported through the Zero Day Initiative program (ZDI-CAN-16733) (ZDI Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists within JavaScript optimizations in Foxit PDF Editor. The specific flaw results from an improper optimization, which can lead to a type confusion condition. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially gaining the same privileges as the targeted application (ZDI Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Foxit has released updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update their Foxit PDF Editor installations to a version newer than 11.1.1.53537 (Foxit Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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