Information disclosure in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU73
Published: July 1, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73
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-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
The vulnerability exists within the handling of SWF files inside PDF files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain sensitive information 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 handling of SWF files inside PDF files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain sensitive information 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