CVE-2025-66496: Foxit PDF Reader 3D Annotation Out-of-Bounds Memory Access Vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2025
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Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the 3D annotation handling of Foxit PDF Reader due to insufficient bounds checking when parsing PRC data. When opening a PDF file containing malformed or specially crafted PRC content, out-of-bounds memory access may occur, resulting in memory corruption.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=13.2.1.23955
Foxit PDF Editor>=14.0.0.33046<=14.0.1.33197
Foxit PDF Editor>=2023.1.0.15510<=2023.3.0.23028
Foxit PDF Editor>=2024.1.0.23997<=2024.4.1.27687
Foxit PDF Editor>=2025.1.0.27937<=2025.2.1.33197
Foxit PDF Reader<=2025.2.1.33197
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-66496?

CVE-2025-66496 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to cause memory corruption and application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-66496?

To address CVE-2025-66496, users should update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader that includes the necessary security patches.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2025-66496?

CVE-2025-66496 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted PDF files that include malicious PRC data.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-66496?

Exploiting CVE-2025-66496 may lead to application crashes, data loss, or the execution of arbitrary code.

5

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2025-66496?

CVE-2025-66496 affects various versions of Foxit PDF Reader prior to the security fix being implemented.

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