Out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU70
Published: July 1, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to leak sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
The vulnerability exists within JPEG parsing. A remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain sensitive information by sending a specially crafted JPEG image to vulnerable server.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in sensitive information disclosure.
The vulnerability exists within JPEG parsing. A remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain sensitive information by sending a specially crafted JPEG image to vulnerable server.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in sensitive information disclosure.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Update your applications to the latest versions, which can be found at:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php