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This flaw affects older Windows versions of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF. A malicious PDF containing a crafted JPEG2000 image could corrupt memory and allow code execution, likely when a user opens the document. The main business concern is document-borne compromise on endpoints still running versions before 8.1. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints using Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF versions earlier than 8.1, especially where users open external PDFs from email, web downloads, or shared document workflows. Treat this as a high-priority legacy endpoint remediation issue if Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF remains deployed. The risk is serious because PDFs are common business files, but urgency depends on whether pre-8.1 Windows installations still exist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Windows installations to Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF 8.1 or later, following Foxit guidance.; Remove or isolate unsupported Foxit versions that cannot be upgraded.; Limit opening PDFs from untrusted email, web downloads, and shared drives until remediated..
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- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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