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CVE-2023-51560

Summary
Assigner-zdi
Assigner Org ID-99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At-03 May, 2024 | 02:15
Updated At-02 Aug, 2024 | 22:40
Rejected At-
Credits

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22259.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:zdi
Assigner Org ID:99f1926a-a320-47d8-bbb5-42feb611262e
Published At:03 May, 2024 | 02:15
Updated At:02 Aug, 2024 | 22:40
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22259.

Affected Products
Vendor
Foxit Software IncorporatedFoxit
Product
PDF Reader
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • 2023.2.0.21408
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-843CWE-843: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-843
Description: CWE-843: Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
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Replaced By
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/
x_research-advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
vendor-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/
Resource:
x_research-advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Resource:
vendor-advisory
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
Foxit Software Incorporatedfoxit
Product
pdf_reader
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Default Status
unknown
Versions
Affected
  • 2023.2.0.21408
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Replaced By
Rejected Reason
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HyperlinkResource
2. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
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CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/
x_research-advisory
x_transferred
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
vendor-advisory
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/
Resource:
x_research-advisory
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Resource:
vendor-advisory
x_transferred
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Published At:03 May, 2024 | 03:16
Updated At:13 Aug, 2025 | 15:38

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-22259.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_editor>>Versions up to 10.1.12.37872(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_editor>>Versions from 11.0.0(inclusive) to 11.2.7.53812(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_editor>>Versions from 12.0.0(inclusive) to 12.1.3.15356(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_editor>>13.0.0.21632
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:13.0.0.21632:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_editor>>2023.1.0.15510
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2023.1.0.15510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_editor>>2023.2.0.21408
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2023.2.0.21408:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Foxit Software Incorporated
foxit
>>pdf_reader>>Versions up to 2023.2.0.21408(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-843Secondaryzdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
CWE ID: CWE-843
Type: Secondary
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
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Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlzdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlaf854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1874/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Third Party Advisory

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