#VU12822 Access of uninitialized pointer in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)


Published: 2018-05-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12822

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-824

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
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 on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the use of uninitialized new Uint32Array object or member variables in PrintParams or m_pCurContex objects. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 8.3.6.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.3.5 - 8.3.5.30351


External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php


Q & A

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.


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