Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU101823

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Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU101823

Published: December 18, 2024 / Updated: December 18, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101823
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-347
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Affected software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the application improperly ignores the changes to the “/NeedsRendering” key or “TextField” field when verifying the XFA documents. A remote attacker perform spoofing attack and make users believe that the document is properly signed.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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