#VU4395 Memory leak in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4395

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-401

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 obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing JPEG2000 images within PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially rafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to potentially sensitive information, stored in memory.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install the latest version 8.2 from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.1.4.1208

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.1.1.1115

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External links
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-036/

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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.