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 v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-125
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 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.
Remediation
Update to version 8.3.1.