ZDI-CAN-7452: Foxit PhantomPDF setInterval Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. 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 the setInterval method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can cause a pointer to be reused after it has been freed. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7452?
ZDI-CAN-7452 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7452?
To remediate ZDI-CAN-7452, update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF released by the vendor.
What kind of attack does ZDI-CAN-7452 enable?
ZDI-CAN-7452 enables remote attackers to disclose sensitive information through user interaction.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7452?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-7452 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-7452?
ZDI-CAN-7452 affects vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows.