Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-41257
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 12.1.2.15356 handles field value properties. 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.
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption
Products affected by CVE-2023-41257
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:12.1.3.15356:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-41257
0.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 69 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-41257
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST | |
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
Talos |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-41257
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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:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-41257
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838
TALOS-2023-1838 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceThird Party Advisory
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838
TALOS-2023-1838 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat Intelligence
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