Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU57235
Published: October 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU57235
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-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing JPEG2000 images in PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
This vulnerability has been assigned the following identifier: ZDI-CAN-14812.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 11.1.0.52543
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 11.1.0.52543
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 11.1.0.52543