Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430. 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 parsing of PDF files. Crafted data in a PDF file can trigger 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-18629.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | < 10.1.10 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | < 12.0.2 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1660/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1660/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-43640?
CVE-2022-43640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 12.0.1.12430. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in t...
How severe is CVE-2022-43640?
CVE-2022-43640 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-43640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Microsoft Windows.