Infinite loop in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - #VU52937
Published: May 6, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52937
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-835
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop when handling certain XFA forms or link objects. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted PDF file to consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.
Affected software
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows - update to 10.1.4.37651
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 10.1.4.37651
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) - update to 10.1.4.37651