CVE-2024-25938

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Foxit Reader version 2024.1.0.23997

Description: A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 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.

Recommendations: For Foxit Reader version 2024.1.0.23997, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the browser plugin extension to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid opening malicious PDF documents from untrusted sources. Restrict access to untrusted websites to prevent potential exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.