Buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) - #VU82960
Published: November 10, 2023 / Updated: November 22, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82960
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-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 13.0.1.61866, 2023.3.0.63083