What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8544?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8544 is considered to be high due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8544?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8544, update your Foxit Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.

What type of attack can exploit ZDI-CAN-8544?

ZDI-CAN-8544 can be exploited through remote attacks that require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a harmful file.

Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8544?

ZDI-CAN-8544 affects Foxit Reader installations specifically for Windows.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8544?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8544, as the target must either visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-CAN-8544

medium

5.5

22/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-8544: Foxit Reader Format String Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected 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 processing of the util.printf Javascript method. The application processes the %p parameter in the format string, allowing heap addresses to be returned to the script. 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-8544?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8544 is considered to be high due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8544?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8544, update your Foxit Reader to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of attack can exploit ZDI-CAN-8544?
ZDI-CAN-8544 can be exploited through remote attacks that require user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a harmful file.
Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-8544?
ZDI-CAN-8544 affects Foxit Reader installations specifically for Windows.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8544?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-8544, as the target must either visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file.

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