SB2024030826 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac



SB2024030826 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac

Published: March 8, 2024 Updated: April 3, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024030826
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 67% Low 33%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30323)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when handling template objects. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the system.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-30322)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when handling AcroForms. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


3) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error when playing multimedia in PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and crash the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.