Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-125 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 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU64742
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 0.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 11.2.2.53575
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 11.2.2.53575
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:10.0.0.35798:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:10.0.1.35811:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf:11.2.2.53575:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU64743
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
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 11.2.2.53575
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 11.2.2.53575
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:10.0.0.35798:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:10.0.1.35811:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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.
