Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Toolkit

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU4432

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: CVE-2017-5364

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially rafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker co compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install the latest version Foxit PDF Toolkit 2.0 from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Toolkit: 1.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_pdf_toolkit:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

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

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.