Vulnerability identifier: #VU1031
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated user to cause DoS conditions on the target system.
The weakness is caused by null pointer dereference that lets attackers to trigger application crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update Foxit Reader to version 8.1.
Update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.2.805
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0.2.805
External links
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.