Foxit Reader 2.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Foxit Reader 2.2. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-1942. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 2.2 (Document Reader Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit Reader 2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with (1) a malformed ExtGState resource containing a /Font resource, or (2) an XObject resource with a Rotate setting, which triggers memory corruption. NOTE: this is probably a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2186.

The weakness was shared 04/25/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1942. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41973), SecurityFocus (BID 28890†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27748†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/22/2008 🔍
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04/24/2008 +1 days 🔍
04/25/2008 +1 days 🔍
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10/18/2010 +906 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +1610 days 🔍
07/31/2021 +2329 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-1942 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1942
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42124
X-Force: 41973
SecurityFocus: 28890 - Foxit Reader Multiple Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 27748 - Foxit Reader 2.2 Remote DoS or Code Execution via a Crafted PDF File, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 07/31/2021 20:23
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (48), 10/09/2018 10:39 (8), 07/31/2021 20:23 (3)
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