Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU77

 

Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU77

Published: July 1, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-121
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)

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

The vulnerability exists within the handling of the GoToR action. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause stacked-based buffer overflow by sending a PDF document with a specially crafted GoToR action to vulnerable server.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Update your applications to the latest versions, which can be found at:

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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