CVE-2026-57248
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Memory Corruption in PDF Viewer Due to Annotation Handling

Publication date: 2026-07-08

Last updated on: 2026-07-09

Assigner: Foxit

Description
When the application opens a PDF file and JavaScript writes annotation attributes, there is a lack of sufficient object type and argument checks. As a result, due to the damage to the internal structure of the annotations, it causes the application to crash during subsequent release.

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Published
2026-07-08
Last Modified
2026-07-09
Generated
2026-07-28
AI Q&A
2026-07-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-27
NVD
CVE-2026-57248
EUVD
EUVD-2026-42205

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 7 associated CPEs
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 From 2025.1.0.27937 (inc) to 2025.3.0.35737 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor From 2026.1.0.36452 (inc) to 2026.1.1.36485 (inc)
foxit pdf_reader to 2026.1.1.36485 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor to 13.2.4.24048 (inc)
foxit pdf_editor From 14.0.0.33046 (inc) to 14.0.4.33508 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-763 The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls the wrong release function or calls the appropriate release function incorrectly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs when an application opens a PDF file and JavaScript writes annotation attributes without performing sufficient checks on the object types and arguments. This lack of validation damages the internal structure of the annotations, which causes the application to crash during subsequent release operations.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause the affected application to crash, potentially leading to denial of service or loss of availability. Since the crash is due to corrupted annotation structures, it may disrupt normal operations and affect the reliability of the application.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Foxit PDF Reader and Editor applications to the latest versions.

  • Use the application’s built-in update feature to obtain the latest version.
  • Alternatively, download the latest versions directly from the Foxit website.

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