Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor for Windows

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78464

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-2023-28744

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 document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.1.3+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.1.32023-07-19+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.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78465

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-2023-27379

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 document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.1.3+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.1.32023-07-19+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.

3) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78466

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-2023-33866

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 document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.1.3+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.1.32023-07-19+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.

4) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78467

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-2023-32664

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 document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.1.3+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.1.32023-07-19+00%3A00%3A00
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1838

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) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78468

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-2023-33876

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 document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 10.0.0.35798 - 12.1.2.15332

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+12.1.3+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+12.1.32023-07-19+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.

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	5
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-28744 CVE-2023-27379 CVE-2023-33866 CVE-2023-32664 CVE-2023-33876
CWE-ID	CWE-119
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.