Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-37377
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537;. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within JavaScript optimizations. The issue results from an improper optimization, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16733.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2022-37377
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:12.0.0.12394:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-37377
0.42%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 75 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-37377
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
Zero Day Initiative | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-37377
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The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.Assigned by: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-37377
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https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Security Bulletins | Foxit SoftwareVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1049/
ZDI-22-1049 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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