Vulnerability identifier: #VU65884

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system

Multiple vulnerabilities were identified in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.0.1+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.0.12022-07-29+00%3A00%3A00

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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.