CVE-2024-9250

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Nov 22, 2024
Updated: Nov 29, 2024
CWE ID 416

Summary

CVE-2024-9250 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit PDF Reader. This issue lies in the handling of AcroForms and arises from a failure to validate the existence of an object before performing operations on it. An attacker can exploit this use-after-free vulnerability by crafting a malicious page or file. User interaction is necessary for exploitation, making it a significant threat to organizations and individuals who rely on the software for PDF reading. The vulnerability, identified as ZDI-CAN-24489, can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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