#VU52938 Input validation error in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

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#VU52938 Input validation error in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Published: May 6, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52938
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Software vendor:
Foxit Software Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to  use of incorrect parameters or objects without proper validation in the implementation of certain functions in JavaScript. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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