What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8162?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8162 is medium due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8162?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8162, update to the latest version of Foxit Reader that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8162 involve?

ZDI-CAN-8162 involves a remote attack that requires user interaction to exploit, typically by visiting a malicious page or opening a harmful file.

Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8162?

ZDI-CAN-8162 affects vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

Can ZDI-CAN-8162 be exploited without user interaction?

No, ZDI-CAN-8162 requires user interaction to be exploited, making it dependent on user behavior.

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ZDI-CAN-8162

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3.3

22/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-8162: Foxit Reader AcroForm removeField Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit 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 removeField method when processing 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 code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Reader

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8162?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8162 is medium due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8162?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8162, update to the latest version of Foxit Reader that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8162 involve?
ZDI-CAN-8162 involves a remote attack that requires user interaction to exploit, typically by visiting a malicious page or opening a harmful file.
Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8162?
ZDI-CAN-8162 affects vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
Can ZDI-CAN-8162 be exploited without user interaction?
No, ZDI-CAN-8162 requires user interaction to be exploited, making it dependent on user behavior.

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