HTTP: Foxit Reader Barcode widget Calculate event use-after-free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Foxit reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
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.
References
CVE: CVE-2024-25938
Short Name
HTTP:STC:FOXIT-BARCODE-WIDGET
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Barcode CVE-2024-25938 Calculate Foxit Reader event use-after-free widget
Release Date
06/07/2024
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3712
False Positive
Unknown