Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU70451

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-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable 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 using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.0.2.12465

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.0.2.12465

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:12.0.2.12465:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.1+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.12022-12-13+00%3A00%3A00

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.