Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU88

 

Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU88

Published: July 5, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88
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-787
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 remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

The vulnerability exists within the ConvertToPDF plugin. A remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution by sending specially crafted GIF image to vulnerable server.

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

Remediation

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

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

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