Advisory Details

October 1st, 2019

Foxit Reader TIF File ConvertToPDF Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-19-852
ZDI-CAN-8695

CVE ID CVE-2019-13329
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Foxit
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Reader
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected 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 processing of TIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability 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
  • 2019-07-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2019-10-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Zak Rogness
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