CVE-2023-27379

Published Jul 19, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 12.1.2.15332. By prematurely deleting objects associated with pages, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-31155 A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 12.1.2.15332. By prematurely deleting objects associated with pages, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 12:09 PM
Reserved
Jun 2, 2023, 10:10 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 19, 2023, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:44 AM