CVE-2022-27944 Null dereference in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A NULL pointer dereference in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted XFA data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-27944?

CVE-2022-27944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 6 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Foxit PDF Reader before 12.0.1 and PDF Editor before 12.0.1 allow an exportXFAData NULL pointer dereference.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27944?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27944?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27944 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-27944 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27944 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Foxit Pdf Editor vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jg4-5jm4-569q.

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