What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8230?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8230 is classified as high due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8230?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8230, users should update their Foxit Reader to the latest available version.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8230?

ZDI-CAN-8230 affects users of vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-8230 associated with?

ZDI-CAN-8230 is associated with a remote information disclosure attack that requires user interaction.

Can ZDI-CAN-8230 be exploited without user action?

No, ZDI-CAN-8230 cannot be exploited without user action, as it requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-CAN-8230

low

3.3

22/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-8230: Foxit Reader AcroForm value 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 handling of the value property of a Field object within 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-8230?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8230 is classified as high due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8230?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8230, users should update their Foxit Reader to the latest available version.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8230?
ZDI-CAN-8230 affects users of vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
What type of attack is ZDI-CAN-8230 associated with?
ZDI-CAN-8230 is associated with a remote information disclosure attack that requires user interaction.
Can ZDI-CAN-8230 be exploited without user action?
No, ZDI-CAN-8230 cannot be exploited without user action, as it requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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