Vulnerability identifier: #VU87288
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
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 type confusion error when handling certain Annotation objects in PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a type confusion error and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 2023.3.0.23028
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 12.0.0.0601 - 12.1.4.15400, 11.0.0.0510 - 11.2.8.53842, 2023.1.0.15510 - 2023.3.23028, 13.0.0.21632 - 13.0.1.61866, 10.0.0.35798 - 10.1.12.37872
External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+2024.1+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+2024.12024-03-05+00%3A00%3A00
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-336/
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.