Vulnerability identifier: #VU12828
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-19
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 cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper COM object handling when opening a PDF in a browser from Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.
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
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.