CVE-2024-49576

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 2024.3.0.26795

Description A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader handles a checkbox CBF Widget object. This vulnerability can be triggered by a specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document, leading to memory corruption and potentially resulting 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 with the browser plugin extension enabled.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 2024.3.0.26795, consider disabling the browser plugin extension to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid opening suspicious PDF documents or visiting untrusted websites with the Foxit Reader browser plugin enabled. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.