Out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU114014

 

Out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU114014

Published: August 13, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU114014
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening PRC or JP2 files, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Affected software

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 13.2.0.23637, 2025.2.0.33046
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 2025.2.0.33046

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