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.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published: 2024-04-30T14:38:40.223Z

Updated: 2024-08-01T23:52:06.115Z

Reserved: 2024-03-13T09:26:22.222Z

Link: CVE-2024-25938

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-01T23:52:06.115Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2024-04-30T15:15:52.480

Modified: 2024-04-30T17:52:35.057

Link: CVE-2024-25938

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