What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25267?

ZDI-CAN-25267 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the requirement for user interaction to exploit it.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25267?

To fix ZDI-CAN-25267, ensure that you update your Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of vulnerabilities does ZDI-CAN-25267 expose?

ZDI-CAN-25267 exposes sensitive information through a flaw that can be exploited by remote attackers.

Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-CAN-25267?

Yes, user interaction is necessary for ZDI-CAN-25267 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-25267?

ZDI-CAN-25267 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader.

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ZDI-CAN-25267

low

3.3

26/9/2024

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-25267: ZDI-24-1309: Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25267?
ZDI-CAN-25267 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the requirement for user interaction to exploit it.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25267?
To fix ZDI-CAN-25267, ensure that you update your Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerabilities does ZDI-CAN-25267 expose?
ZDI-CAN-25267 exposes sensitive information through a flaw that can be exploited by remote attackers.
Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-CAN-25267?
Yes, user interaction is necessary for ZDI-CAN-25267 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-25267?
ZDI-CAN-25267 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25267?
ZDI-CAN-25267 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the requirement for user interaction to exploit it.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-25267?
To fix ZDI-CAN-25267, ensure that you update your Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerabilities does ZDI-CAN-25267 expose?
ZDI-CAN-25267 exposes sensitive information through a flaw that can be exploited by remote attackers.
Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-CAN-25267?
Yes, user interaction is necessary for ZDI-CAN-25267 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What software is affected by ZDI-CAN-25267?
ZDI-CAN-25267 affects installations of Foxit PDF Reader.