Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU71
Published: July 1, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Affected software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
The vulnerability exists within the ConvertToPDF plugin. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution by tricking a victim to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists within the ConvertToPDF plugin. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution by tricking a victim to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
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