Input validation error in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU75357
Published: April 19, 2023 / Updated: June 17, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75357
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of XFA JavaScripts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and crash the application.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 10.1.12.37872, 11.2.6.53790, 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 12.1.2.15332
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 12.1.2.15332