CVE-2023-42090

Foxit PDF Reader XFA Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Foxit PDF Reader XFA Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21596.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-46549 Foxit PDF Reader XFA Doc Object Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of Doc objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21596.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 7:16 PM
Reserved
Sep 6, 2023, 9:14 PM
Status
Modified
Published
May 3, 2024, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:23 AM