Vulnerability identifier: #VU12064
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of a COM object. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a PDF file in a browser from Microsoft Word and cause the service to crash.
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.