Type confusion in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU9143

 

Type confusion in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) and Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - #VU9143

Published: November 8, 2017 / Updated: November 23, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9143
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-843
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 weakness exists due to the use of discrepant data object during data binding. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening specially crafted XFA files and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Affected software

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows

Remediation

Update Foxit Reader to version 9.0.
Update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.5.


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