Vulnerability identifier: #VU16790
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability:
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 vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Update to version 9.4.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 9.0 - 9.3.0.10826
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 9.0 - 9.3.0.10826
Fixed software versions
CPE
External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?