CVE-2022-37377: foxit pdf_editor Type Confusion

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-37377 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Type Confusion vulnerability in foxit pdf_editor. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 29-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 14-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

• CWE-843Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')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.