Use-after-free error in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU16798
Published: January 4, 2019 / Updated: January 4, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16798
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to the use of document and its auxiliary objects which have been closed after calling closeDocfunction. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Update to version 9.4.
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 9.4
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 9.4
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 9.4