Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before version 8.1 on Windows under a specific condition: the gflags app is enabled. A malicious PDF containing a crafted BMP image could lead to arbitrary code execution. Public data does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to Windows systems running Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF before 8.1 with gflags enabled. Risk is higher where users open untrusted PDF files from email, web downloads, or external document exchanges. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Foxit deployments. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but the impact can be serious where the specific vulnerable configuration exists. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 8.1 or later where applicable.; Check Foxit security bulletins for vendor-specific guidance and fixed builds.; Remove or replace unsupported Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF installations..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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