Use After Free in Foxit Reader
CVE-2022-40129
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 12.0.1.12430. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory via misusing Optional Content Group API, which can lead to 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.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.011 (62.9th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 63rd percentile — 62.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.011 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Foxit Reader — versions 12.0.1.12430
- Foxit Pdf Reader — versions 12.0.1.12430
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1614 (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-40129?
- CVE-2022-40129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Reader, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-11-21.
- How severe is CVE-2022-40129?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.