CVE-2024-28888
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
4.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a checkbox field object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, 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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-10-02
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-28888?
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a checkbox field object. A specially crafted Javascript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger this vulnerability, 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.
Is CVE-2024-28888 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-28888 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 4.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-28888?
CVE-2024-28888 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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