Number: AV19-246
Date: 29 October 2019
On 16 October 2019 Foxit released updated version 9.7 of Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to address several issues in version 9.6.0.25114 and older. Vulnerable versions of these packages are exploitable via a specially-crafted .PDF file, potentially allowing an actor to run code of their choice.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the Foxit Security Bulletin below and download version 9.7 to remain protected:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Note to Readers
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