#VU59968 Out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) and Foxit Reader for Mac

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59968

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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Foxit Reader for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF): 11.0.1.0719 - 11.1.0.0925

Foxit Reader for Mac: 11.0.0.0510 - 11.1.0.0925

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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.