Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor for Windows
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 7 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-49576 CVE-2024-47810 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-939 CWE-347 CWE-200 CWE-427 CWE-416 CWE-426 |
| 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 7 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme
EUVDB-ID: #VU101822
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-939 - Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling XFA documents. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF document and compromise the affected system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf:13.1.4.23147:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf:2024.3.0.26795:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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) Improper verification of cryptographic signature
EUVDB-ID: #VU101823
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the application improperly ignores the changes to the “/NeedsRendering”
key or “TextField” field when verifying the XFA documents. A remote attacker perform spoofing attack and make users believe that the document is properly signed.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU101824
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the application fails to provide a reasonable prompt for user
confirmation when executing the “app.openDoc”/“LaunchAction” functions,
or ignores the encryption elements and transmits form content in clear
text without a proper prompt for users. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted XFA file and gain access to sensitive information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU101825
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads the edputil.dll library in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted edputil.dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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: #VU101820
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49576
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 handling PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening 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: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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.
6) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU101821
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47810
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 handling PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening 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: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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.
7) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU101826
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path during application update. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFoxit PDF Reader for Windows: 11.0.0.49893 - 2024.3.0.26795
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 11.0.0.0510 - 2024.3.0.26795
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.0.49893:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.0.1.49938:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_reader_for_windows:11.1.0.52543:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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.
