What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8272?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8272 is typically classified as medium, requiring user interaction to exploit.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8272?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8272, update Foxit Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8272 involve?

ZDI-CAN-8272 involves a remote attack that requires user interaction through a malicious page or file.

What kind of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-CAN-8272?

ZDI-CAN-8272 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8272?

Users of Foxit Reader who do not update their software are at risk of being affected by ZDI-CAN-8272.

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ZDI-CAN-8272

low

3.3

22/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-8272: Foxit Reader AcroForm richValue 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 richValue 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8272?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8272 is typically classified as medium, requiring user interaction to exploit.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8272?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8272, update Foxit Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8272 involve?
ZDI-CAN-8272 involves a remote attack that requires user interaction through a malicious page or file.
What kind of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-CAN-8272?
ZDI-CAN-8272 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8272?
Users of Foxit Reader who do not update their software are at risk of being affected by ZDI-CAN-8272.

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