CVE-2026-57246: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (CWE-120) in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
When dealing with abnormally constructed objects, there is a lack of argument validation; JavaScript triggers signature verification, but the signature plugin does not perform validation when copying the abnormal string, causing the application to crash.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor involves a lack of input size validation during a buffer copy operation within the signature verification plugin. When JavaScript triggers signature verification on abnormally constructed objects, the plugin copies an abnormal string without validating its size, causing a crash. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause the application to crash, resulting in denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates potential high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, suggesting that exploitation might lead to more severe consequences beyond crashing, but details are not provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening untrusted PDF files containing JavaScript or signatures. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by the vendor.
CVE-2026-57246: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (CWE-120) in Foxit Software Inc. Foxit PDF Editor
Description
When dealing with abnormally constructed objects, there is a lack of argument validation; JavaScript triggers signature verification, but the signature plugin does not perform validation when copying the abnormal string, causing the application to crash.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor involves a lack of input size validation during a buffer copy operation within the signature verification plugin. When JavaScript triggers signature verification on abnormally constructed objects, the plugin copies an abnormal string without validating its size, causing a crash. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause the application to crash, resulting in denial of service. The CVSS vector indicates potential high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, suggesting that exploitation might lead to more severe consequences beyond crashing, but details are not provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening untrusted PDF files containing JavaScript or signatures. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Foxit
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-24T03:01:15.649Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e27ebc9d9e3dbe3eaeba4
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 10:35:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 10:36:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 00:57:15 UTC
Views: 6
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