Foxit Reader 5.4.4.1128 npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 5.4.4.1128 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2013-10068. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 5.4.4.1128 (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown part in the library npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll. 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:

Foxit Reader Plugin version 2.2.1.530, bundled with Foxit Reader 5.4.4.11281, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. When a PDF file is loaded from a remote host, an overly long query string in the URL can overflow a buffer, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was released 01/07/2013 by Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) as confirmed bulletin (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at foxitsoftware.com. The vendor was not involved in the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-10068. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by rgod and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 5.4.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (23944), EUVD (EUVD-2013-7278), SecurityFocus (BID 57174†), OSVDB (89030†) and Secunia (SA51733†). Further details are available at nakedsecurity.sophos.com. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: rgod
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 5.4.5

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Researcher: Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2013-10068 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-10068
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7311
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SecurityFocus: 57174
Secunia: 51733 - Foxit Reader / PhantomPDF Plugin For Browsers URL Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 89030
SecurityTracker: 1027953

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2013 10:25
Updated: 08/06/2025 06:03
Changes: 01/11/2013 10:25 (61), 05/02/2018 09:21 (3), 08/05/2025 22:40 (15), 08/06/2025 01:53 (1), 08/06/2025 06:03 (13)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:5C7:103

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