Improper input validation in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU75
Published: July 1, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75
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-20
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 handling of PDF Patterns. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution under the context of the current process by tricking a user 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 PDF Patterns. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution under the context of the current process by tricking a user 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 application 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