VDB-376808 · CVE-2026-57253 · WID-SEC-2026-2241

Foxit PDF Editor/PDF Reader up to 2026.1.1 Image buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Image Handler. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-57253. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at foxit.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-57253 since 06/24/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2241). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Reader

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Version

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
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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Upgrade: PDF Editor/PDF Reader 2026.1.2

Timelineinfo

06/24/2026 CVE reserved
07/08/2026 +14 days Advisory disclosed
07/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/14/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-57253 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-57253
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376808
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2241 - Foxit PDF Editor und PDF Reader: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 11:14
Updated: 07/14/2026 15:44
Changes: 07/08/2026 11:14 (52), 07/09/2026 00:17 (7), 07/14/2026 15:41 (2), 07/14/2026 15:44 (5)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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