Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU56181

 

Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU56181

Published: August 30, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56181
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-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Affected software

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 11.0.1.49938
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 10.1.5.37672, 11.0.1.49938

External References

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