#VU12823 Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)


Published: 2018-05-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12823

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-787

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 or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to incorrect memory allocation, memory commit, memory access or array access. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

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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