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Advisory Published
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Advisory Published

CVE-2023-42090: Foxit PDF Reader XFA Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Reader XFA Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21596.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Reader
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac<=10.1.12.37872
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac>=11.0.0<=11.2.7.53812
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac>=12.0.0<=12.1.3.15356
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac=2023.1.0.15510
Foxit Reader<=12.1.3.15356

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42090?

    CVE-2023-42090 has been classified with a medium severity rating.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42090?

    To fix CVE-2023-42090, update Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-42090?

    CVE-2023-42090 is an Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure vulnerability.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2023-42090?

    CVE-2023-42090 affects multiple versions of Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-42090?

    Yes, user interaction is required for exploiting CVE-2023-42090.

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