CVE-2023-32616

Published Nov 27, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles 3D annotations. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, which can lead to memory corruption and result in 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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-36859 A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles 3D annotations. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, which can lead to memory corruption and result in 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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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2025, 7:16 PM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2023, 6:01 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 27, 2023, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:59 AM