#VU5896 Use-after-free in Foxit PDF Reader for Windows and Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF)

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5896

Vulnerability 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-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing .pdf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .pdf file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Mitigation
Install the latest version Foxit Reader 8.2.1 or Foxit PhantomPDF 8.2.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Reader for Windows: 8.0.0 - 8.2.0.2051

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 8.0 - 8.2.0.2192

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External links
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Q & A

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.