HTTP: Foxit reader combobox 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 ComboBox 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-2024-25648

Short Name
HTTP:STC:FOXIT-COMBOBOX-UAF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2024-25648 Foxit Use after combobox free reader
Release Date
05/31/2024
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
3710
False Positive
Unknown

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