Vulnerability identifier: #VU12825

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-416

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, cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after free error since the application can continue to traverse pages after the document has been closed or free certain objects repeatedly. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information, cause the service to crash 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

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

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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.