VDB-321012 · CVE-2025-9328 · WID-SEC-2025-1815

Foxit PDF Reader PRC File Parser out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component PRC File Parser. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-9328. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader (version now known). Affected is some unknown processing of the component PRC File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit PDF Reader PRC File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 PRC files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-26773.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-9328. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1815). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Editor

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PDF Reader

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/21/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/13/2025 +114 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-9328 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9328
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321012
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1815 - Foxit PDF Editor und Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2025 22:58
Updated: 12/13/2025 15:39
Changes: 08/21/2025 22:58 (51), 09/05/2025 01:43 (12), 12/13/2025 15:39 (7)
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