ZDI-CAN-7576: Foxit PhantomPDF PDF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 PDF files. 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 code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxit PhantomPDF

Event History

Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7576?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-7576 is considered to be high due to the potential for remote sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7576?

To fix ZDI-CAN-7576, ensure that you update your Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version provided by Foxit.

3

What types of systems are affected by ZDI-CAN-7576?

ZDI-CAN-7576 affects installations of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows.

4

What user action is needed to exploit ZDI-CAN-7576?

User interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit ZDI-CAN-7576.

5

What kind of data can be disclosed by ZDI-CAN-7576?

ZDI-CAN-7576 can potentially disclose sensitive information from the affected Foxit PhantomPDF installation.

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