CVE-2022-37377

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537;. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within JavaScript optimizations. The issue results from an improper optimization, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16733.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Modified - zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Published

2023-03-29

Last modified

2025-02-14

Weaknesses

CWE-843

Affected products

• Pdf Editor (Foxit)
• Pdf Reader (Foxit)

References

• https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1049/