foxit reader notes

8/18/2019 foxit reader notes

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Issue fixes in Foxit Reader 7.3.4======================================================================================================================

1. Fixed an issue where a PDF was not recognized or corrupted when opened.

2. Fixed an issue where form calculation did not work properly if an amount fiel

d has a decimal fraction.

3. Fixed a security issue where the application could call JavaScripts to do Save As or Print when closing the document.

4. Fixed a security issue where XFA¡¯s underlying data failed to synchronize with that of Reader caused by the re-layout underlying XFA.

5. Fixed a security issue where the destructor of the object whose generation number is -1 in the PDF file could release the file handle which had been imported by the application layer.

6. Fixed a security issue where the application could not parse the image content in the document normally.

7. Fixed a security issue where the application recursively called the format error of some PDFs and led to no response when opening the PDF.

8. Fixed a security issue where the TimeOut function responded incorrectly and could cause the application crash.

9. Fixed a security issue where the application could crash caused by the errorin decoding corrupted images during PDF conversion with the gflags app enabled.

10. Fixed a security issue where the application could crash caused by the error

in parsing malformed content stream.

11. Fixed a security issue where the application could still use the pointer after the object it pointed had been removed, which could cause an application crash.

What¡¯s new in Foxit Reader 7.3======================================================================================================================New features:

1. OneDrive and Google Drive integration

Open PDFs in OneDrive/Google Drive through Foxit Reader¡¯s Open command to view, edit, and save PDFs. Save local PDFs in OneDrive/Google Drive through Save As command.

2. Word count

Count words, lines, and characters for an entire PDF document or just a selected text block.

3. Time stamps

Add time stamps from a server to PDFs/digital signatures to use verified time. Manage trusted certificates for digital signatures and time stamps.


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4. Sign with certificate

Provide better security service by allowing users to sign PDF files with certificate-based digital ID.

5. Scroll lock

Support horizontal and vertical scroll lock to help tablet users scroll the screen in one direction, or freeze the screen by locking the scrolling horizontallyand vertically.

Feature improvements:

1. PDF sign improvements

Improve the PDF sign process to deliver streamlined workflows.

2. Microsoft Office 2016 support

Optimize the add-ins for Microsoft Office to make them compatible with Microsoft Office 2016.

3. XFA form enhancement

Support drop-down calendar in XFA forms to help users easily select the date from the calendar.

4. Vertical split view

Split the page view vertically for a better reading experience.

Issue fixes:

1. Fixed a security issue where the application could crash unexpectedly when converting certain image with incorrect image data.

2. Fixed a security issue where the application could crash unexpectedly when parsing certain PDF files that contain a malformed image inside a stream object.

3. Fixed a security issue where the application could be exposed to a remote code execution vulnerability due to a JBIG2 Out-of-Bounds Read.

4. Fixed a security issue where the application could be exposed to the XFA Form

Calc Replace Integer Overflow Vulnerability.

Issue Fixes in Foxit Reader 7.2.2======================================================================================================================

1. Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader could not be set as the default PDF readerin Windows 10.

2. Fixed an issue where users could encounter an improper argument error intermittently when trying to open, view, close, or work on a PDF file with Foxit Reade

r.

3. Fixed a handle leak issue to improve the performance and reliability.


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4. Fixed a security issue where the application could be exposed to Use-After-Free Vulnerability when executing print() or referencing App after closing the document.

5. Fixed a security issue where the application could crash unexpectedly due torecursive reference.

What¡¯s New in Foxit Reader 7.2======================================================================================================================New Features:

1. Join Cloud-based Shared Review

Enables users to join a shared review and send back the feedback or comments through Foxit Cloud.

2. Pattern Search

Adds an option to Advanced Search box to search for a pattern in a PDF such as phone numbers.

3. Set Enhanced Security Settings in Preferences

Supports to specify trusted locations and files in preferences to provide more secured PDF workflow.

4. Snap Measurements

Supports to snap the measurement to a particular point (such as the endpoint, midpoint, intersection, etc.) along an object, which helps users measure objects more accurately.

Issue Fixes

1. Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader could not open PDF files in Internet Explorer.

2. Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when opening certain XFA forms, which could lead to a controlled crash execution.

3. Fixed an issue where ¡°Foxit Reader¡± folder was reserved after clean uninstallationin 32-bit OS.


1. Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when verifying the digital signatures. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute a controlled crash.

2. Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when parsing a PDF file that contains an invalid stream.


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1. Page Navigation in Web Browser by URL Parameters

Link to a bookmark/specific page within a web pdf in a web browser using URL parameters.

2. Add Bulleted Lists in Free Text Annotations

Add bulleted lists in Typewriter/Callout/Textbox annotations to improve readability.

3. PPDF (Pfile-based PDF) File Encryption (Enterprise Reader Only)

Support using Microsoft IRM Protection for PDF Version 2 to encrypt PDFs and output the encrypted files in PPDF format.

Feature Improvements:

1. Shared Review Enhancement

Configure the interval to check new comments during shared review and notify users by flashing the Foxit Reader icon in the taskbar if any.

2. PDF Stamp Improvements

Rotate stamp annotations and provide an option to apply a stamp on multiple page

s.

3. Save and Share Custom Annotation Colors

Save custom colors in annotation properties and then all the annotations can share the custom colors.

4. Preview Signatures and Stamps before Application

Show the preview of selected ink signatures and stamps during mouse over.

5. Streamline PDF Scanning Workflow

Streamline the workflow when scanning paper to PDF.

6. Extend the Usage of GPO Templates (Enterprise Reader Only)

Support more settings using the GPO templates, including forbidding all auto-connecting to server, setting to hide document message bar in preferences, and more.

Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed an issue where the application interface became fuzzy in higher DPI.

2. Fixed an issue where users could not join the shared review of RMS protectedfiles with Foxit Reader.


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3. Fixed a security issue where memory corruption may occur when converting a GIF file with an invalid value in Ubyte Size in its DataSubBlock Structure, whichcould lead to a controlled crash execution.

What¡¯s New in Foxit Reader 7.0.6======================================================================================================================New Features:

1. DPI-aware Application

Introduces DPI awareness to make UI elements automatically scaled and bitmaps and icons properly loaded based on the DPI value, for avoidance of image distortion or text truncation. This new feature helps the application run better on devices with high-DPI display settings.

2. PPDF (Pfile-based PDF) File Decryption (Enterprise Reader Only)

Supports the decryption of PPDF files (the Microsoft IRM protection for PDF V2 protected files), allowing users to modify and save the modified PPDF file if permissions allow.

Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader failed to remain as the default PDF viewerafter update in Windows 8.

2. Fixed an issue where a wrong message was prompted during custom scan.


1. Shared Review for Desktop and Mobile Users

Enable users to join a shared review and send back the feedback or comments.

2. 2D Barcode Displaying

Supports to display 2D barcode that contains form data in the PDF forms with Ultraforms technology.

3. Optimized PCL Printing

Provides an option to auto-detect printers that support PCL for PCL optimization to improve the printing speed.

4. Free-form Annotation with PSI (Pressure Sensitive Ink)

Supports to use the Pencil tools from Surface Pro or Wacom tablet to add free-form annotations with PSI in PDFs.

5. Bi-directional Language Support


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Supports input of the Arabic and Hebrew languages in annotations, and allows users to search Arabic and Hebrew in PDF files.

6. Signature Verification on XFA Forms

Supports to verify signatures on XFA forms created by Adobe LiveCycle.

7. Friendly Ribbon Customization

Supports to customize the Ribbon, enabling users to rearrange the buttons, or create a new tab with their favorite buttons.

8. Stronger Security from RMS Plugin (Enterprise Only)

Extends support to more strictly control documents access and supports dynamic revocation by preventing some users from accessing PDFs or preventing some PDFs from being accessed to promptly revoke PDFs that have already been issued.

9. Create PDFs with RMS Encryption (Enterprise Only)

Allows users to create an RMS protected PDF from Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), using the Foxit add-in.


1. Text Copy with Formatting Maintained

Improves the ¡°Copy and Paste¡± feature to allow users to copy and paste text with styles, including font, font size, font style, font color, etc.

2. SharePoint Network Drive Support

Enables users to open and check out PDFs from SharePoint mapped drive with Foxit Reader¡¯s Open dialog.

3. GPO Improvement (Enterprise Only)

Ensures the configurations in GPO template to work in both Classic and Ribbon Mode, adds settings of language in XML and GPO template, and more.

Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed the critical issues on Microsoft Touch Screen where:1) Users cannot exit Full Screen Mode;

2) Users cannot bring out the context menu by tap-and-hold;3) Users cannot move up or down the annotation objects.

2. Fixed an issue where an error prompted when users emailed a file with CJK characters in the file name if Windows locale was set to English.

What¡¯s New in Foxit Reader 6.2.1======================================================================================================================Feature Improvements:

1. Updates Foxit¡¯s compatibility with the Microsoft IRM extension for PDF Specification.


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Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed an issue where the application may suffer security vulnerabilities when reading and displaying filenames and their paths on the ¡°Recent Documents¡± section from the Start Page.


1. PDF/A File Notification

Supports identifying PDF/A files and disabling editing these files.

2. Foxit Plugin Platform

Adds a plugin platform for users¡¯ convenience to manage Foxit plugins.

3. SCUP Catalog for Automatic Application Updates

Provides a SCUP catalog to import and deploy all Enterprise Reader updates through Microsoft Windows Update Services or SCCM.


1. UX Improvement

When AutoScroll is activated by pressing the middle mouse button, users can now

press the middle mouse button again to exit AutoScroll mode.

2. Controls Operations to Toolbars by GPO template

Allows using GPO templates to control end users¡¯ operations to toolbars.

3. Word-to-PDF Conversion with Document Properties Maintained

Provides an option to choose whether to maintain document properties when usersconvert PDF in Word.

4. Supports Windows Embedded Standard 7

5. Enables SharePoint Plugin by Default without Registry Entry

Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed an issue where the application may crash when creating custom dynamic stamps.

Issue Fixes in Foxit Reader 6.1.4================================================================================

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1. Fixed an issue where large videos embedded in PDF files cannot be played afte


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r files are encrypted.

2. Fixed a security issue where Foxit Reader tried to load imgseg.dll, which could be exploited.

What¡¯s New in Foxit Reader 6.1.2========================================================================================================================Feature Improvements:

1. Improves the compatibility of converted PDFs, allowing users to open converted PDFs with greater accuracy and more smoothly than other PDF products.

2. Enhances the conversion function, making the converted contents clearer and sharper.

Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed an issue where the Comment tools do not work when using the mouse withinverted buttons (for left-handed people).

2. Fixed an issue where text cannot be typed immediately after a new Typewritercomment is created when the Ribbon is minimized.

3. Fixed an issue where snap shot is not allowed when ¡°Extract the contents of thedocument¡± is allowed.

4. Fixed an issue where errors occur when playing the audio embedded in a largeRMS protected PDF file.

5. Fixed an issue where the Microsoft Outlook lists the Contacts of current user by default instead of Global Address List when selecting users during documentencryption.

What's New in Foxit Reader 6.1======================================================================================================================New Features:

1. Area Highlight

Area Highlight tool allows users to highlight specified areas.

2. Signature Protection

Adds password protection when creating or modifying quick sign signatures to prevent unauthorized use of saved signatures.

3. Simplified Scanning Process

Adds a quick scan menu to help users to scan paper to PDFs with just one click.

4. SharePoint Integration Enhancement

Allows users to open and save PDF files in SharePoint repositories directly from


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within Foxit Reader¡¯s Open/Save As dialog boxes.

5. Extensive Find & Search

Extends search scope to form data for more accurate and complete search results.

6. ¡°.CSV¡± Support for Form Export

Supports exporting one or more form data to a CSV file.

7. Easier File Attaching and Appending

Enables users to attach a file to current PDF file by simply dragging and dropping the file to the Attachment Panel.

8. ¡°Black and White¡± PDF Conversion

Adds ¡°Black and White¡± option which enables users to convert PDFs in black and white.


1. UI Improvements

Provides a newly designed File tab, similar to the backstage view like Microsoft Office 2013.

Issue Fixes:

1. Fixed an issue where the Foxit plugin was not adopted by default in Firefox and Chrome browsers.


1. PDF Creation

Allows users to quickly and easily create PDF.

1) With one-click, create from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel through the Foxit Reader plug-in.

2) High performance PDF conversion from hundreds of file types by:

a) Dragging and dropping the document into Foxit Reader.

b) Using the Foxit Reader create From File capability.

c) Right mouse clicking on the file.

3) Convert hardcopy documents into PDF with the create From Scanner functionality.

4) Extend any application with print capabilities to include PDF conversion through the included Foxit Reader PDF Printer (PDF print driver).


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5) Cut and paste content via the Windows clipboard into a new PDF by using the From Clipboard feature.

2. Ribbon-Based Toolbar

New user interface with a ribbon-based toolbar based on Microsoft Office 2013 (O

ffice 15) design is more intuitive and provides users with a familiar user experience.

3. Read and Search PDF Portfolios

Open and read PDF portfolios and perform searches either within a single PDF file or across all the PDF files in the portfolio.

4. Whitelist Trusted URLs for Form Submission

Enables users to create and maintain a whitelist of the trusted URLs when submitting form online to manage the file access.

5. Create and Insert Stamps

Allows users to create and insert stamps into their PDF documents and forms, byselecting from a choice of pre-made stamps, creating static custom or dynamic stamps.

6. PDF Sign

Allows users to sign documents with their own handwriting. Signatures can be created from an image of your signature or by writing it yourself on touch enableddesktop systems or tablets. Users can quickly and easily manage, place, and apply these signatures.

7. Plug-in Manager

Adds plug-in Manager which shows a list of installed plug-ins and the relevant information.

Feature Enhancements:

1. Comments Summary

Supports sorting comments by checkmark status, setting current properties of any comment as default, and deleting comment by batch. Plus, the Note comment now s

upports to be printed.

2. Booklet Printing

Allows users to print multipage PDF in booklet format.

3. Run Script Right Control

Supports to control the right of running Script for better PDF protection.

Issue Fixes in Foxit Reader 5.4.3================================================================================


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Fixed a security issue where the insecure application loading libraries could be exploited to attack the application.


1.Supports opening PDF files on Microsoft SharePoint Server and allowing users to seamlessly check out and check in PDF files within Foxit Reader.

2.Allows users to easily send, sign and save PDF documents and forms using DocuSign, the industry's most widely used eSignature solution.

Issue Fixes:

1.Fixed an issue where Foxit Reader may call and run malicious code in the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file.

2.Fixed an issue where the application cannot remember the last print paper size setting.

3.Fixed an issue where certain digital signatures cannot be verified by Foxit Reader.


1.Fixed an issue where some special PDFs could not be opened because of a problem with the ¡°loading font¡± process.

2.Fixed an issue with using Hotmail account after installing Foxit Reader.

3.Fixed an issue where the Foxit Reader plug-in cannot be loaded in Opera and will cause that other plug-ins cannot be loaded as well.

4.Fixed an issue caused by using track point to scroll PDFs on Thinkpad.

5.Fixed an issue where the cursor cannot be moved to the beginning of PDF content with the short-cut key ¡°Ctrl + Left¡±.


1.Supports viewing RMS-protected PDF files with the dynamic watermark.


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2.Added the option ¡°Tile Large Pages¡± to the print dialog box. With this new feature,users can tile pages that are larger than the selected paper size at a specified scale. The whole page content will be divided and printed on pieces of paper.

3.Provides users with three update options, allowing users selecting the most appropriate upgrade method according to their requirements.

4.Automatically changes the hand tool to the select text tool after moving the cursor to the text content.

5.Supports controlling preference dialogue with the keyboard shortcuts.

Improvements:

1.Added the option ¡°Read from Current Page¡± to the Read Out Loud feature, which makesthe system read out the PDF content from current page to the end of the file.

2.Improved the user interface elements, including arrow comment, Facebook interface, etc.

3.Added the toolbar mode switch icon to the toolbar, simplifying user¡¯s manipulation.

4.Shows the progress bar before displaying the content when opening the PDFs inthe web browser.

5.Improved the accuracy of highlight location, enabling the highlight area moreagree with the target text.

6.In the Full Screen mode, places the toolbar in the location adjusted last time.

7.Supports using arrowheads to switch the file tabs when opening multiple PDF files, which is convenient for users when the tabs cannot be arranged in a row.

Issue Fixes:

1.Fixed an issue where users cannot open the attachments of PDF files in XP andWindows7.

2.Fixed an issue where the high screen resolution disordered the layout of the installation interface.

3.Fixed an issue where note comments cannot move with the marked content when dragging the scroll bar to view a file.

4.Fixed an issue where a large blank area appeared in the toolbar when reading PDF in web browser.

5.Fixed an issue where users cannot use the arrow keys to view the search results.

6.Fixed an issue where the system executed an action if user typed the shortcutkey in the text input box.

7.Fixed an issue where users can only selected the Snapshot area in the current

visible area.


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Issue Fixes in Foxit Reader 5.1.4.0104======================================================================================================================

Fixed an intermittent issue where tool bar and menu bar are not displayed proper

ly.


1.Fixed an unexpected termination issue of Foxit Reader opened inside a web browser when switching interface languages.

2.Fixed an issue where paper size in the Preview Area of Print Dialogue Box cann

ot be updated accordingly when using Xerox Printers.

3.Fixed an unexpected termination issue of Foxit Reader when switching the interface language.

4.Fixed an issue where the Paper Drawer cannot be changed to Cassette when printing.

5.Fixed an unexpected termination issue of Foxit Reader when opening certain PDF files.


1.For better reading experience with maximized PDF document display area, Foxit Reader supports showing PDFs in Reading Mode that hides the toolbar, navigation pane and status bar, with only the menu bar available.

2.In Tabbed Toolbar Mode, Foxit Reader supports collapsing/expanding the toolbar area to maximize the reading area.

3.To extend the document pane, the Auto-hide Status Bar feature hides the Status Bar during reading and shows the status bar floating at the bottom of the pageonly when the cursor is moved to the bottom.

4.Provides integration to the social networking sites to satisfy Facebook and Twitter users.

5.Supports Read out loud function.

6.Supports displaying PDF documents in Reading mode or Full Screen Mode automatically when opening PDFs with Foxit Reader.

7.Foxit Reader enhances the text rendering quality to display the text more clearly and neat.


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8.Increased performance for reader startup, opening a PDF file, and closing a PDF file.

9.Automatically chooses paper type according to the page size of PDFs when printing.

10.Show the page thumbnails when dragging the scrollbar in a single page display

mode.

11.Added the Foxit Reader classic skin.

12.Disabled spell check function in the Typewriter/Form Mode as the default option of the preference.

13.Improved the accuracy of spell check.

14.Moved the comment and attachment pane to be aligned with bookmark, thumbnail, layers and signatures panes.

15.Fixed many bugs and enhanced the performance.


1.Fixed a security issue of arbitrary code execution when opening certain PDF files.

2.Fixed an unexpected termination issue of Foxit Reader when opening certain PDF

files in a web browser.

3.Fixed an issue where the page content cannot be displayed when opening certain PDF files in a web browser.

4.Fixed an issue where the desktop icons would be rearranged automatically whencreating the desktop icon of Foxit Reader 5.0 during installation on Windows XP.

5.Fixed an issue where the file name would be a messy code or its extension would be missed when emailing certain PDF files from a web browser.

6.Recovered the Print Scale function which was available in pre 5.0 versions.


1.Supports XFA form filling.

2.Supports to open the RMS¨Cprotected PDFs with Foxit Reader.

3.Supports to customize shortcut keys for various commands.


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4.The new Split View mode allows you to divide the PDFs into two panes or four panes.

5.Fit Visible mode enables the PDF pages to fit the width of the window.

6.Supports Tabbed Toolbar Mode.

7.Supports 11 different page transition types in the full screen mode.

8.Offers four nice skins for appearance change.

9.Supports to search keywords in the comment and bookmark.

10.Enables you to preview a PDF attachment in Microsoft Outlook.

11.Displays the PDF files in the Windows Explorer as the thumbnails if Foxit Reader has been set as the default PDF viewer.

12.Adds more available command lines.

Issue Fixes:

Fixed an unexpected termination of Foxit Reader when opening some affected PDF files.

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