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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-27359
CVE-2022-27359:
Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Foxit PDF Reader before 12.0.1 and PDF Editor before 12.0.1 contain a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the this.maildoc component. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in May 2022, affecting multiple versions of both Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor software (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to be exploited (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition through a crafted PHP file. The impact is limited to availability with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should update to Foxit PDF Reader version 12.0.1 or later and Foxit PDF Editor version 12.0.1 or later to address this vulnerability (Foxit Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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