Vulnerability identifier: #VU12833
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7407
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confusion. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 9.0.1.1049
Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 9.0.1.1049
External links
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.