Vulnerability identifier: #VU16795
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect validation result when validating certain PDF file that is modified maliciously or contains non-standard signatures. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and bypass signature validation.
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
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.