CVE-2022-38097 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2022-38097 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 21/11/2022 | CVE Updated: 17/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2022
Source: talos | Vendor: Foxit | Product: Foxit Reader
Status : PUBLISHED

CVE-2022-38097 Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software\'s PDF Reader, version 12.0.1.12430. By prematurely destroying annotation objects, 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-416
CWE Name: CWE-416: Use After Free
Source: Foxit

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).