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CVE-2024-7722

4.3 · MEDIUM
Published Aug 21, 2024 foxit CWE-416 EPSS 0.62% (47th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-7722 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting foxit pdf_editor. It was published on August 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Foxit PDF Reader Doc Object Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 the handling of Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-23702.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foxit. Update pdf_editor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
foxit pdf_editor >= 0, < 11.2.11.54113 Affected
foxit pdf_reader >= 0, < 2024.2.3.25184 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7722?

CVE-2024-7722 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting foxit pdf_editor. It was published on August 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-7722?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-7722?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foxit. Update pdf_editor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-7722?

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