Foxit Reader Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of PDFs. The issue lies in assuming a buffer reference is still valid during a failure path. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Foxit has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Disclosure Timeline
- 2015-12-17 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2016-01-25 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Rocco Calvi
