First published: Mon Dec 30 2024(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Reader |
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The severity of ZDI-24-1738 is high due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-24-1738, users should update Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.
ZDI-24-1738 affects users of Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to the security patch.
Exploitation of ZDI-24-1738 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
ZDI-24-1738 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.