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CVE-2022-47881:
Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor 11.2.1.53537 and earlier versions contain an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability (CWE-125). The vulnerability was disclosed and assigned CVE-2022-47881 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-Bounds Read issue (CWE-125) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). This indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely, requires low attack complexity, needs no privileges, but does require user interaction (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to read data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory, potentially leading to information disclosure. The CVSS score indicates high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should update to versions newer than 11.2.1.53537 of Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor to address this vulnerability. The fix has been implemented in subsequent releases (Foxit Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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