Software update: Foxit Reader 8.3.2

Foxit Software has released version 8.3.2 of Foxit Reader. This alternative to Adobe Reader works great with most PDF documents, but complex or very large documents can sometimes be a bit too much of a challenge. However, it is a godsend for computers with limited resources. Nowadays, documents can also be stored online in Foxit Cloud. Since version 8.2.1, the following changes and improvements have been made:

Version 8.3.2

Issues Addressed

• Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader PDF Printer in version 8.3.1 failed to print certain items normally.
• Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-mode, it could be exposed to command injection vulnerability with abusing the app.launchURL JavaScript call to execute a local program. (ZDI-CAN-4724)
• Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-Mode, it could be exposed to an Arbitrary File Write vulnerability with abusing the this.saveAs function call to drop a file to the local file system. (ZDI-CAN-4518)
• Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-Mode, it could be exposed to an Arbitrary Write vulnerability with abusing the createDataObject function call to create arbitrary executable file in the local file system.
• Addressed a potential issue where when the application is not running in Safe-Reading-Mode, it could be exposed to command injection vulnerability with abusing the xfa.host.gotoURL function call to open arbitrary executable file. (ZDI-CAN-5030)

Version 8.3.1

New Feature and Improvements

• Easy and Secure File Sharing
  Provides a plugin to share your file by generating a file link and sending it via email or to social media, under your full control by advanced settings to share content quickly, easily, and securely.
• Some ease of use enhancements.

Issues Addressed

• Fixed some issues that could cause Foxit Reader launch slowly.
• Fixed some security and stability issues. click here for details.

Version 8.3

New Feature and Improvements

• Enhanced comment management
  Users can filter comments by author and status, and check the total number of comments in the Comment panel.
• Add and share inline comments online
  Add inline comments to PDF documents at a specified location to share and discuss with other users online.
• ConnectedPDF enhancements
  The ConnectedPDF Review and ConnectedPDF Protection workflows have been redesigned to provide a better user experience in document review and protection.
• Some other user-friendly enhancements.

Issues Addressed

• Fixed some security and stability issues. click here for details.