Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Barcode widget. 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.

INFO

Published Date :

2024-04-30T14:38:40.223Z

Last Modified :

2025-11-04T17:14:32.777Z

Source :

talos
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-25938 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Apple
  • Macos
Foxit
  • Pdf Editor
  • Pdf Reader
  • Reader
Microsoft
  • Windows
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