Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-476
CWE-125
CWE-704
CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
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.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU5900

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-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

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

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

Mitigation

Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.2.0.2051

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.2.0.2192

CPE2.3 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.

2) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU5899

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause NULL pointer dereference and crash the affected application.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.2.0.2051

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.2.0.2192

CPE2.3 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.

3) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU5898

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-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause out-of-bounds read and gain access to potentially sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Mitigation

Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.2.0.2051

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.2.0.2192

CPE2.3 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.

4) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU5897

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-704 - Type conversion

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Mitigation

Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.2.0.2051

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.2.0.2192

CPE2.3 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.

5) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU5896

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-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Mitigation

Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.2.0.2051

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.2.0.2192

CPE2.3 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.



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