CVE-2023-42090
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.1 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-42090 is a vulnerability that affects Foxit PDF Reader. It allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations. The vulnerability occurs due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which results in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. Exploiting this vulnerability requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability along with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code within the current process. The base severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a CVSS score of 7.1, posing a potential danger to organizations by compromising confidentiality. Remediation for this vulnerability would involve updating Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version or applying any available patches to address the issue.
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