Improper input validation in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU8222
Published: September 11, 2017 / Updated: September 11, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8222
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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 write arbitrary files on the target system.
The weakness exists due to input validation flaw when application is not running in Safe-Reading-mode. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file, abuse the this.saveAs function call, drop a file to the local file system and execute arbitrary code.
The weakness exists due to input validation flaw when application is not running in Safe-Reading-mode. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file, abuse the this.saveAs function call, drop a file to the local file system and execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Update to version 7.3.17.