CVE-2012-4337 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Aug 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF file in Foxit Reader.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-4337?

CVE-2012-4337 is a critical vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 23 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Foxit Reader before 5.3 on Windows XP and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF document with a crafted attachment that triggers calculation of a negative number during processing of cross references.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4337?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4337?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4337 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-4337 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4337 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjf4-8rc9-mqjq.