Buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) - CVE-2023-51551
Published: January 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85613
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51551
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 handling certain Doc, Graphic, Signature or Bookmark objects. A remote attacker can 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)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
How to mitigate CVE-2023-51551
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 11.1.6.0109, 12.1.2.55366
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 11.2.8.53842, 12.1.4.15400
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - addressed in versions 11.2.8.53842, 12.1.4.15400