What is the severity of ZDI-24-321?

The severity of ZDI-24-321 is classified as medium due to the potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-24-321?

To fix ZDI-24-321, users should update their Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by Foxit Software.

What types of attacks are possible with ZDI-24-321?

ZDI-24-321 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by tricking users into visiting malicious pages or opening compromised files.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-24-321?

Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of ZDI-24-321 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file.

What does ZDI-24-321 affect?

ZDI-24-321 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader, specifically versions that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.

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ZDI-24-321

low

3.3

28/3/2024

29/1/2025

ZDI-24-321: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Mar 28 2024(Updated: )

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 Annotation 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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader

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What is the severity of ZDI-24-321?
The severity of ZDI-24-321 is classified as medium due to the potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-24-321?
To fix ZDI-24-321, users should update their Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by Foxit Software.
What types of attacks are possible with ZDI-24-321?
ZDI-24-321 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by tricking users into visiting malicious pages or opening compromised files.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-24-321?
Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of ZDI-24-321 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a harmful file.
What does ZDI-24-321 affect?
ZDI-24-321 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader, specifically versions that have not been updated to address this vulnerability.

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