Foxit PDF Reader/PDF Editor on Windows closeDoc use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor on Windows. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function closeDoc of the component PDF Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-55308. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor on Windows (unknown version). This issue affects the function closeDoc of the component PDF Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF and Editor for Windows before 13.2 and 2025 before 2025.2. A crafted PDF containing JavaScript that calls closeDoc() while internal objects are still in use can cause premature release of these objects. This use-after-free vulnerability may lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in information disclosure when the PDF is opened.

It is possible to read the advisory at foxit.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-55308 since 08/12/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1815). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Foxit PDF Reader
  • Foxit PDF Editor

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/12/2025 CVE reserved
12/11/2025 +121 days Advisory disclosed
12/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/13/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-55308 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55308
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335963
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1815 - Foxit PDF Editor und Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 00:02
Updated: 12/13/2025 15:16
Changes: 12/12/2025 00:02 (56), 12/13/2025 15:16 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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