CVE-2011-0332

CVE-2011-0332 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
• Published: 2011-02-25
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Foxit Reader before 4.3.1.0218 and Foxit Phantom before 2.3.3.1112 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ICC chunks in a PDF file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0332?

Integer overflow in Foxit Reader before 4.3.1.0218 and Foxit Phantom before 2.3.3.1112 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ICC chunks in a PDF file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2011-0332?

CVE-2011-0332 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0332 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0332?

CVE-2011-0332 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0332?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0332 published?

CVE-2011-0332 was published on 2011-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/43329
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43440
• http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-14/
• http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security_bulletins.php#memory
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025129
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0508

Affected products (23)

• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_phantom:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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