Out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU6405

Detailed vulnerability description

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 create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to sensitive data or execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Remediation

Sources

• https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php