#VU57234 Format string error in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57234

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-134

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error when the util.printf function fails to handle the format extension properly. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted PDF file that contains format string specifiers and gain access to sensitive information.

This vulnerability has been assigned the following identifier: ZDI-CAN-14849.

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): 9.0 - 9.7.5.29616, 10.0.0.35798 - 11.0.1.49938

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

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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.