CVE-2026-57253
Foxit PDF Editor/Reader PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 8, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 8, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2 |
Solution
- Apply vendor patches to update the image processing component.
- Ensure image input conforms to expected formats.
- Validate image buffer pointers before processing.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-57253.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-57253
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 14984358-7092-470d-8f34-ade47a7658a2
Jul. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Foxit Software Inc.', 'product': 'Foxit PDF Editor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 14.0.4 and earlier'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 13.2.4 and earlier'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Foxit Software Inc.', 'product': 'Foxit PDF Reader', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Versions 2026.1.1 and earlier'}], 'platforms': ['Windows'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html