Vulnerability identifier: #VU57227
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when converting PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into converting it to Microsoft Office format, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 9.0 - 11.0.1.49938
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 11.0.1.49938, 10.0.0.35798 - 10.1.5.37672, 9.0 - 9.7.5.29616
CPE
External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?