#VU13960 Arbitrary file write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13960
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:
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 insufficient validation of the file type to be exported. A remote attacker can write arbitrary file when executing exportAsFDF or exportData JavaScript 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.
