Remote code execution in Foxit Reader

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8592

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14694

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening and trigger memory corruption. 

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update Foxit Reader to version 9.0.
Update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.3 - 8.3.2.25013

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 7.3.0.118 - 8.3.2.25013

External links

http://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-14694

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.