Advisory Details

March 28th, 2024

Foxit PDF Reader U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-326
ZDI-CAN-22911

CVE ID CVE-2024-30348
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Foxit
AFFECTED PRODUCTS PDF Reader
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 parsing of U3D files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Foxit has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-12-15 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-03-28 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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