What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16599?

ZDI-CAN-16599 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16599?

To fix ZDI-CAN-16599, update Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-16599?

ZDI-CAN-16599 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

What impact does ZDI-CAN-16599 have on sensitive information?

ZDI-CAN-16599 can allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-16599?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-CAN-16599

low

3.3

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-16599: Foxit PDF Editor JavaScript Array Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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 arrays. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated object. 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 PhantomPDF for Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16599?
ZDI-CAN-16599 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16599?
To fix ZDI-CAN-16599, update Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-16599?
ZDI-CAN-16599 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.
What impact does ZDI-CAN-16599 have on sensitive information?
ZDI-CAN-16599 can allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-16599?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16599?
ZDI-CAN-16599 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16599?
To fix ZDI-CAN-16599, update Foxit PDF Editor to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-16599?
ZDI-CAN-16599 is a remote code execution vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.
What impact does ZDI-CAN-16599 have on sensitive information?
ZDI-CAN-16599 can allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-16599?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.