Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU74
Published: July 1, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74
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-121
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 FlateDecode. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause stacked-based buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted PDF file to vulnerable server.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists within FlateDecode. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause stacked-based buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted PDF file to vulnerable server.
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