CVE-2022-24955: Critical severity foxit reader vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2022
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Updated

Foxit PDF Reader before 11.2.1 and Foxit PDF Editor before 11.2.1 have an Uncontrolled Search Path Element for DLL files.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader<=11.1.0.52543
Microsoft Windows
Foxit PDF Editor<=10.1.6.37749
Foxit PDF Editor>=11.0.1.0719<=11.2.0.53415

Event History

Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24955?

CVE-2022-24955 has a medium severity rating which indicates potential exploitation risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-24955?

To fix CVE-2022-24955, upgrade to Foxit PDF Reader version 11.2.1 or later and Foxit PDF Editor version 11.2.1 or later.

3

What is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in CVE-2022-24955?

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element allows attackers to place malicious DLL files in directories that the application may incorrectly trust.

4

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-24955?

Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 11.2.1 are affected by CVE-2022-24955.

5

Which versions of Foxit PDF Editor are vulnerable according to CVE-2022-24955?

Foxit PDF Editor versions before 11.2.1, including those in the 10.x and 11.0.x series, are vulnerable.

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