Improper input validation in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU89

 

Improper input validation in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU89

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89
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-20
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 allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

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

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

Remediation

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

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

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