#VU69 Out-of-bounds write in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69

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-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 execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.

The vulnerability exists within the ConvertToPDF plugin. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause arbitrary code execution by tricking a victim to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update your application to the latest versions, which can be found at:

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 7.3.0.118

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 7.3.0.118

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

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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.