Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU85610

#VU85610 Buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF) - CVE-2023-51553

Published: January 19, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85610

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-51553

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Editor for Mac (formerly PhantomPDF)

Software 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 boundary error when handling certain Doc, Graphic, Signature or Bookmark objects. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.html?Security+update+available+in+Foxit+PDF+Editor+for+Mac+11.1.62024-01-17+00%3A00%3A00