What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24491?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-24491 is categorized as high due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24491?

To fix ZDI-CAN-24491, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader as provided by the vendor.

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-24491?

The potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-24491 include unauthorized exposure of sensitive information if exploited successfully.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-24491?

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

Which software does ZDI-CAN-24491 affect?

ZDI-CAN-24491 affects Foxit PDF Reader installations.

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ZDI-CAN-24491

low

3.3

26/9/2024

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-24491: ZDI-24-1304: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Sep 26 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 AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24491?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-24491 is categorized as high due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24491?
To fix ZDI-CAN-24491, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader as provided by the vendor.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-24491?
The potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-24491 include unauthorized exposure of sensitive information if exploited successfully.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-24491?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software does ZDI-CAN-24491 affect?
ZDI-CAN-24491 affects Foxit PDF Reader installations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-24491?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-24491 is categorized as high due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-24491?
To fix ZDI-CAN-24491, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader as provided by the vendor.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-24491?
The potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-24491 include unauthorized exposure of sensitive information if exploited successfully.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-24491?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software does ZDI-CAN-24491 affect?
ZDI-CAN-24491 affects Foxit PDF Reader installations.