What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7769?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-7769 is classified as high due to potential sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7769?

To fix ZDI-CAN-7769, ensure that you are using the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF from the official website.

What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-7769?

ZDI-CAN-7769 can be exploited through social engineering tactics that require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a harmful file.

Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-7769 to be exploited?

Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-7769 as the target must engage with a malicious entity to trigger the vulnerability.

Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-7769?

ZDI-CAN-7769 affects Foxit PhantomPDF specifically for Windows installations.

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ZDI-CAN-7769

low

3.3

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-7769: Foxit PhantomPDF net HTML File Parsing 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 parsing of HTML files. 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 code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7769?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-7769 is classified as high due to potential sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7769?
To fix ZDI-CAN-7769, ensure that you are using the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF from the official website.
What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-CAN-7769?
ZDI-CAN-7769 can be exploited through social engineering tactics that require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a harmful file.
Is user interaction required for ZDI-CAN-7769 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required for ZDI-CAN-7769 as the target must engage with a malicious entity to trigger the vulnerability.
Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-7769?
ZDI-CAN-7769 affects Foxit PhantomPDF specifically for Windows installations.

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