#VU4432 Memory corruption in Foxit PDF Toolkit - CVE-2017-5364

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4432

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5364

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Toolkit
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially rafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker co compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install the latest version Foxit PDF Toolkit 2.0 from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Toolkit: 1.3

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External links
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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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.