Advisory Details

June 29th, 2016

Foxit Reader ConvertToPDF BMP Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE	4.3, AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS	Foxit
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Reader
TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION	Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['24920']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 ConvertToPDF plugin. A crafted BMP image can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can use this information in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in 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	2016-06-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2016-06-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Anonymous

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