#VU12832 Access of uninitialized pointer in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12832

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

Software vendor:
Foxit Software Inc.

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to access of uninitialized pointer. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php