PDF app Foxit Reader vulnerable to critical remote code execution flaw

[JMH]

Foxit Reader, a PDF viewer application often used as an alternative to the more popular Adobe Reader, contains a critical vulnerability in its browser plug-in component that can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on computers.

Details about the vulnerability and how it can be exploited were publicly disclosed Monday by Andrea Micalizzi, an independent security researcher from Italy.

There is currently no official patch for the issue, according to an advisory from vulnerability intelligence and management company Secunia. The security firm rated the flaw as highly critical because it can be exploited remotely to gain system access.

PDF app Foxit Reader vulnerable to critical remote code execution flaw - Techworld.com

 

[Deejay100six]

I've been hearing for some time that this app has acquired a "questionable" reputation.

Here is a good alternative as recommended by the people over at spywareinfoforum.com

Sumatra PDF