#VU13959 Type confusion in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13959
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
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 weakness exists due to type confusion when calling addAdLayer function since the certain object in the function is replaced. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 9.2.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 9.0 - 9.1.0.5096
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 9.0 - 9.1.0.5096
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.
