CVE-2024-25938

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Foxit Reader 2024.1.0.23997 handles a Barcode widget. A specially crafted JavaScript code inside a malicious PDF document can trigger reuse of a previously freed object, 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.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1958	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1958	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1958

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

OR	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:2024.1.0.23997:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:2024.1.0.23997:::::::*

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

AND

OR	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor::::::::

cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

04 Nov 2025, 18:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References		() https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1958 -

Information

Published : 2024-04-30 15:15

Updated : 2025-11-04 18:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-25938

Mitre link : CVE-2024-25938

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-25938

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

windows

apple

macos

foxit

pdf_reader
pdf_editor

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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