Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm
CVE-2024-9253

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
PDF Editor
PDF Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-9253?

A vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's handling of AcroForms can allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. This issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied data, potentially resulting in information being read beyond allocated buffers. Exploitation requires user interaction, where the victim must open a malicious file or visit a harmful webpage. Attackers may leverage this flaw alongside other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process.

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1305/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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