Foxit PDF Reader < 4.2.0.0928 Title Stack Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Description
Foxit PDF Reader before 4.2.0.0928 does not properly bound-check the /Title entry in the PDF Info dictionary. A specially crafted PDF with an overlong Title string can overflow a fixed-size stack buffer, corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, and lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user who opens the file.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- dookie
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15532
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16621
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_title_bof.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15514/
- https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-title-stack-buffer-overflow
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