CVE-2025-55313
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-11
Last updated on: 2025-12-18
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| foxit | pdf_editor | From 2023.1.0.15510 (inc) to 2023.3.0.23028 (inc) |
| foxit | pdf_editor | From 2024.1.0.23997 (inc) to 2024.4.1.27687 (inc) |
| foxit | pdf_editor | 2025.1.0.27937 |
| foxit | pdf_reader | to 2025.1.0.27937 (inc) |
| microsoft | windows | * |
| foxit | pdf_editor | to 13.1.7.63027 (inc) |
| foxit | pdf_editor | From 2023.1.0.55583 (inc) to 2023.3.0.63083 (inc) |
| foxit | pdf_editor | From 2024.1.0.63682 (inc) to 2024.4.1.66479 (inc) |
| foxit | pdf_editor | 2025.1.0.66692 |
| foxit | pdf_reader | to 2025.1.0.66692 (inc) |
| apple | macos | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF and Editor for Windows and macOS before versions 13.2 and 2025 before 2025.2. It occurs due to insufficient handling of memory allocation failures when an extremely large value is assigned to a form field's charLimit property via JavaScript in a PDF file. This can cause memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a crafted malicious PDF file.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, which means an attacker could run malicious code with the privileges of the user opening the malicious PDF. This could result in system compromise, data theft, or other malicious activities.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update Foxit PDF and Editor for Windows and macOS to version 13.2 or later, or 2025 version 2025.2 or later. Avoid opening PDF files from untrusted or unknown sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.