CVE-2025-66497: 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

15 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
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=13.2.1.63315
Foxit PDF Editor>=14.0.0.33046<=14.0.1.69005
Foxit PDF Editor>=2023.1.0.15510<=2023.3.0.63083
Foxit PDF Editor>=2024.1.0.23997<=2024.4.1.66479
Foxit PDF Editor>=2025.1.0.27937<=2025.2.1.69005
Foxit PDF Reader<=2025.2.1.69005
Apple macOS

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-2025-66497?

CVE-2025-66497 is identified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-66497?

To fix CVE-2025-66497, update your Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attack vectors are associated with CVE-2025-66497?

CVE-2025-66497 can be exploited by opening a specially crafted PDF file containing malformed PRC data.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-66497?

Exploiting CVE-2025-66497 may lead to out-of-bounds memory access, resulting in memory corruption and potential execution of arbitrary code.

5

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2025-66497?

All versions of Foxit PDF Reader that handle 3D annotations are potentially affected by CVE-2025-66497.

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