Foxit PDF SDK DLL 3.1 FPDFBookmark_GetTitle memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Foxit PDF SDK DLL 3.1. Impacted is the function FPDFBookmark_GetTitle. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-4646. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF SDK DLL 3.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function FPDFBookmark_GetTitle. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the FPDFBookmark_GetTitle method in Foxit PDF SDK DLL before 3.1.1.5005 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 06/30/2014 by John Leitch as FRD-20 as confirmed advisory (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4646 since 06/25/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 69 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95037), SecurityFocus (BID 68264†) and Secunia (SA59494†). Further details are available at zerodayinitiative.com. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/22/2014 🔍
05/09/2014 +17 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: FRD-20
Researcher: John Leitch
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-4646 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4646
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67281
X-Force: 95037 - Foxit PDF SDK DLL buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 68264 - Foxit PDF SDK DLL 'FPDFBookmark_GetTitle()' Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 59494 - Foxit PDF SDK DLL "FPDFBookmark_GetTitle()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 09:59
Updated: 04/20/2019 12:58
Changes: 08/07/2014 09:59 (68), 04/20/2019 12:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:896:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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