Vulnerability identifier: #VU12063
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
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 attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to deference of an object of invalid type. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger type confusion error when parsing files with associated file annotation and access arbitrary data or execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 9.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 9.0.1.1049
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 9.0 - 9.0.1.1049, 8.0 - 8.3.5, 7.3.11.1122 - 7.3.15.712
External links
http://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.