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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-34874
CVE-2022-34874:
Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-34874 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting Foxit PDF Reader. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in July 2022, specifically affecting installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file (ZDI).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists within the handling of Doc objects in Foxit PDF Reader. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a read past the end of an allocated object. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 3.3 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N), indicating a low severity level (ZDI).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process (ZDI).
Mitigation and workarounds
Foxit has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. Users are advised to update their Foxit PDF Reader installations to the latest version available through the official Foxit support website (ZDI).
Additional resources
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