CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-27359: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu May 05 2022(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Reader before 12.0.1 and PDF Editor before 12.0.1 allow a this.maildoc NULL pointer dereference.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac<12.0.1
Foxit Reader<12.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27359?

    CVE-2022-27359 has been assessed with a medium severity level due to the potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-27359?

    To fix CVE-2022-27359, upgrade to Foxit PDF Reader or PDF Editor version 12.0.1 or later.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2022-27359?

    CVE-2022-27359 affects Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 12.0.1 and Foxit PDF Editor versions prior to 12.0.1.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-27359?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2022-27359 is a NULL pointer dereference that can lead to application crashes.

  • Is CVE-2022-27359 exploited in the wild?

    As of the last update, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2022-27359 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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