CVE-2022-37376: Foxit PDF Editor JavaScript Array Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor 11.1.1.53537. 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 arrays. 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-16599.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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 arrays. 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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Editor<10.1.9
Foxit PDF Editor>=11.0.0<11.2.3
Foxit PDF Editor=12.0.0.12394
Foxit PDF Reader<12.0.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:59 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-37376.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Foxit PDF Editor versions 10.1.9 and earlier, and versions 11.0.0 to 11.2.3.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-37376?

The severity level of CVE-2022-37376 is low.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by this vulnerability.

6

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Foxit PDF Editor to a version higher than 11.2.3.

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