CVE-2022-30557: High severity foxit advanced pdf editor vulnerability
Published May 11, 2022
·Updated
Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.2.2 have a Type Confusion issue that causes a crash because of Unsigned32 mishandling during JavaScript execution.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Foxit PDF Editor<=10.1.7.37777
Foxit PDF Editor>=11.0<11.2.2
Foxit PDF Reader<11.2.2
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:34 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-30557?
CVE-2022-30557 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes during JavaScript execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-30557?
To fix CVE-2022-30557, update Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor to version 11.2.2 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-30557?
CVE-2022-30557 is a Type Confusion vulnerability related to Unsigned32 mishandling.
4
Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2022-30557?
CVE-2022-30557 affects Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor versions before 11.2.2.
5
What consequences can result from CVE-2022-30557?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-30557 can lead to application crashes, impacting user accessibility.