#VU5897 Type confusion in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

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#VU5897 Type confusion in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Published: March 1, 2017 / Updated: March 10, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5897
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-704
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Software vendor:
Foxit Software Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

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