CVE-2024-9246
CVE-2024-9246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50287
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 the handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24135.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9246?
- Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 the handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24135.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9246?
- CVE-2024-9246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-9246 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-9246?
- CVE-2024-9246 primarily affects Foxit Pdf Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-9246?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-9246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-9246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50287.
- When was CVE-2024-9246 published?
- CVE-2024-9246 was published on 2024-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1299/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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