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CVE-2022-24370: Foxit PDF Reader XFA Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 18 2022(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader Foxit reader 11.0.1.0719 macOS. 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 XFA forms. 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 object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14819.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Reader
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor<11.1.0.0925
Foxit Reader<11.1.0.0925
macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-24370?

    CVE-2022-24370 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-24370?

    To fix CVE-2022-24370, you should update Foxit PDF Reader to version 11.1.0.0925 or later.

  • What types of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2022-24370?

    CVE-2022-24370 allows attackers to disclose sensitive information if the user interacts with a malicious page or file.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-24370?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-24370 by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24370?

    CVE-2022-24370 affects Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 11.1.0.0925.

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