Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's AcroForm Handling

CVE-2024-12752

Summary

A vulnerability exists within Foxit PDF Reader related to the handling of AcroForms, wherein insufficient validation of user-supplied data can lead to memory corruption. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, as it necessitates the opening of a malicious file or visiting a harmful web page. Severity of impact arises from the potential execution of code within the context of the current process, posing serious security risks to users.

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