VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2023-41257

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability1.63%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-11-27
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • talos-cna@cisco.com: CWE-843
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-843

Primary references