Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-29072
CWE-ID CWE-367
CWE-78
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

Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Foxit Reader for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Foxit Software Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU89811

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29072

CWE-ID: CWE-367 - Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition during the application update. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.2.1.25153

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.2.1.64379

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+2024.2.2+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+2024.2.22024-05-24+00%3A00%3A00


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

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.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU89812

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when opening certain PDFs that include the Launch File action. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and lick on the "OK" button to execute arbitrary commands on the 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: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.2.1.25153

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.2.1.64379

Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF): before 2024.2.2.64388

Foxit Reader for Mac: before 2024.2.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+updates+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Reader+2024.2.2+and+Foxit+PDF+Editor+2024.2.22024-05-24+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.



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