Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor for Windows
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-28744 CVE-2023-27379 CVE-2023-33866 CVE-2023-32664 CVE-2023-33876 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Foxit Software Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU78464
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28744
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU78465
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27379
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU78466
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33866
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
4) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU78467
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32664
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
5) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU78468
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33876
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332
CPE2.3 External linksQ & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
