Vulnerability identifier: #VU9133
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confusion error. A remote attacker can execute certain XFA FormCalc functions in crafted PDF files since the application could transform non-CXFA_Object to CXFA_Object by force without judging the data type and use the discrepant CXFA_Object directly.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update Foxit Reader to version 9.0.
Update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.5.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 7.3.0.118 - 8.3.2.25013
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.3.2.25013, 7.3.0.118 - 7.3.15.712
External links
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
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.