CVE-2024-9256 Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Remote attackers can disclose sensitive information via a malicious PDF file due to an out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-9256?
CVE-2024-9256 is a low-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Foxit PDF Reader AcroForm 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 AcroForms. 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-25267.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9256?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-9256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-9256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqpm-rxgj-829q.