Input validation error in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU65884
Published: July 29, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU65884
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system
Multiple vulnerabilities were identified in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 12.0.1.12430
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 12.0.1.12430
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 12.0.1.12430