Foxit Reader up to 4.0 numeric error

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A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader up to 4.0 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the Type 1 font decoder in the FreeType engine in Foxit Reader before 4.0.0.0619 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted font in a PDF document.

The weakness was released 06/24/2011 with Microsoft (Website). The advisory is available at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-1908 since 05/05/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/13/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55422 (Foxit Reader < 4.0.0.0619 FreeType Engine RCE), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119354 (Foxit Reader Freetype Engine Remote Integer Overflow Vulnerabiliy).

Upgrading to version 2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (68145), Tenable (55422), SecurityFocus (BID 48359†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32016†).

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 55422
Nessus Name: Foxit Reader < 4.0.0.0619 FreeType Engine RCE
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OpenVAS ID: 902605
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader Freetype Engine Integer Overflow Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 2.2

Timelineinfo

05/05/2011 🔍
06/21/2011 +47 days 🔍
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06/24/2011 +3 days 🔍
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06/27/2011 +3 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1365 days 🔍
01/13/2025 +3583 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1908 (🔍)
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X-Force: 68145
SecurityFocus: 48359 - Foxit Reader Freetype Engine Remote Integer Overflow Vulnerabiliy
Vulnerability Center: 32016 - Foxit Reader before 4.0.0.0619 FreeType Engine Remote Integer Overflow via a Crafted PDF File, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM
Updated: 01/13/2025 12:12 AM
Changes: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM (59), 03/24/2017 06:37 PM (12), 11/13/2021 02:45 PM (2), 01/13/2025 12:12 AM (19)
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