Out-of-bound read in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU7307
Published: July 4, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7307
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/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 bypass intended security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error, when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error, when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Update to version 8.3.1.