Input validation error in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU52938
Published: May 6, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52938
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-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to use of incorrect parameters or objects without proper validation in the implementation of certain functions in JavaScript. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 10.1.4.37651
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 10.1.4.37651
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 10.1.4.37651