Foxit Reader COM Objects Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:36673

Info

Foxit Reader COM Objects Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 36673
Class: Unknown
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 14 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 19 2009 03:25PM
Credit: mrx
Vulnerable: Foxit Reader 3.1.1 Build 0928
Foxit Foxit Reader 3.0.2009 .1301
Foxit Foxit Reader 3.0 Build 1817
Foxit Foxit Reader 3.0 Build 1506
Foxit Foxit Reader 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Foxit Reader COM Objects Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit Reader is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because is fails to properly handle certain COM objects.

An attacker can exploit this issue by supplying a malicious PDF file or webpage. Successful exploits may allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user running the affected application. Failed attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

Foxit Reader COM Objects Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

To exploit this issue, an attacker must entice an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage or opening a specially crafted PDF file.

The following proof-of-concept files are available:

Solution / Fix

Foxit Reader COM Objects Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released fixes. Please contact the vendor for details.

References

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