A type confusion vulnerability vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Lock 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.
References
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| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1963 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1963 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Configuration 2 (hide)
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History
22 Aug 2025, 14:59
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2024.1.0.23997:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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Apple
Microsoft Microsoft windows Apple macos Foxit Foxit pdf Reader Foxit pdf Editor |
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| References | () https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1963 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Information
Published : 2024-04-30 15:15
Updated : 2025-08-22 14:59
NVD link : CVE-2024-25575
Mitre link : CVE-2024-25575
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-25575
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Products Affected
microsoft
- windows
foxit
- pdf_editor
- pdf_reader
apple
- macos
CWE
CWE-843
Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')