CVE-2026-57253
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Image Buffer Pointer Misuse in Image Renderer Causes Application Crash

Publication date: 2026-07-08

Last updated on: 2026-07-09

Assigner: Foxit

Description
An abnormal image object causes the renderer to enter the wrong processing branch. When converting the scan lines, an invalid image buffer pointer is used, resulting in the application crashing.

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Published
2026-07-08
Last Modified
2026-07-09
Generated
2026-07-11
AI Q&A
2026-07-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-09
NVD
CVE-2026-57253
EUVD
EUVD-2026-42201

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-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability occurs when an abnormal image object causes the renderer to take an incorrect processing path. During the conversion of scan lines, the application uses an invalid image buffer pointer, which leads to the application crashing.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that it can cause the affected application to crash. This may lead to denial of service or disruption of normal operations, potentially affecting availability.

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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