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: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
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