Foxit Releases a Maintenance Version of Foxit Reader

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Foxit Corporation today announced a new maintenance patch of its flagship PDF reader, Foxit Reader.

 - (PressReleasePoint) - Fremont, CA, Dec 7, 2011 - Foxit Corporation, a leading provider of solutions for reading, editing, creating, organizing, and securing PDF documents, today announced a new maintenance patch of its flagship PDF reader, Foxit Reader 5.1.3. The award-winning Foxit Reader is best known for its high performance, lightweight footprint, and security.

In its ongoing commitment of providing safer, faster, and more stable PDF software products, Foxit is taking a proactive measure in securing its over 100 million PDF Reader users. Foxit Reader 5.1.3 fixes an issue of Foxit Reader when opening certain PDF files. This issue was caused by the cross-border assignment of an array which may result in memory corruption vulnerabilities or potential memory corruption vulnerabilities.

Other product modifications include:

• Fixed an issue when right-clicking an opened PDF file in an internet browser after changing the UI language.
• Fixed an issue where the paper size in the Preview Area of Print Dialogue Box cannot be updated accordingly if users choose the Xerox^® Printer.
• Fixed an issue when switching the interface language.
• Fixed an issue where the Paper Drawer cannot be changed to Cassette when printing.

To learn more about the Foxit Reader, please visit the Foxit Reader page at http://www.foxitsoftware.com/products/reader.

To download Foxit Reader 5.1.3, please visit the Foxit Download page at http://www.foxitsoftware.com/downloads.

About Foxit Corporation

Foxit Corporation, a golden Microsoft Certified Partner, is at the forefront of cost-effective electronic document solutions. Customers of Foxit’s award-winning products include major technology and healthcare companies; global financial services firms and government agencies. Founded in 2001, Foxit Corporation believes in innovative, standards-based technology and unrivalled customer support, with a deep commitment to sustainable, environmentally sound products and services.