Foxit Reader GIF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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 handling of GIF images embedded in PDF files. A crafted GIF image can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary 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
- 2016-09-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2016-11-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
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