CVE-2022-34875: Foxit PDF Reader newConnection Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jul 18 2022(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.2.1.53537. 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 ADBC objects. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger 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-16981.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Editor | <=10.1.8.37795 | |
| Foxit PDF Editor | >=11.0<=11.2.2.53575 | |
| Foxit PDF Reader | <=11.2.2.53575 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Foxit PDF Reader |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34875?
The severity of CVE-2022-34875 is low with a severity score of 3.3.
How does the Foxit PDF Reader newConnection Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability work?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by exploiting an out-of-bounds read flaw in Foxit PDF Reader.
Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2022-34875?
Foxit PDF Reader versions up to and including 11.2.2.53575 are affected.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-34875?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-34875.
How can I fix the CVE-2022-34875 vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader?
To fix the CVE-2022-34875 vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a version of Foxit PDF Reader that is higher than 11.2.2.53575.
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/zdi-advisory
- alias/ZDI-22-950
- alias/ZDI-CAN-16981
- alias/CVE-2022-34875
- vendor/foxit
- canonical/foxit pdf editor
- version/foxit pdf editor/10.1.8.37795
- version/foxit pdf editor/11.0
- version/foxit pdf editor/11.2.2.53575
- canonical/foxit pdf reader
- version/foxit pdf reader/11.2.2.53575
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows