NULL pointer dereference in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU5899
Published: March 1, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5899
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause NULL pointer dereference and crash the affected application.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in denial of service attack.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.