AI analysis
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader when malformed PDF form fields are handled. Improper validation during field-name traversal can cause the application to access a released object, leading to an application crash. An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access or other privileges, but no public exploit is currently known. The vulnerability affects Foxit PDF Editor/Reader across all relevant versions, though specific version ranges are not provided in the data.
What to do: Upgrade to patched versions of Foxit PDF Editor/Reader. Implement strict input validation and secure field handling. Regularly scan for exposed installations and monitor for anomalous usage.
Affected
| Foxit PDF Editor/Reader | Patched versions (no specific version range provided in data) |
Estimated exposure
—No basis for an estimate.
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Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor/Reader’s handling of malformed PDF form fields. Improper validation during field-name traversal may cause the application to access a released object, resulting in an application crash.