Foxit Reader util.printf() buffer overflow
| foxitreader-utilprintf-bo (42531) |  High Risk |
Description:
Foxit Reader is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when parsing format strings containing malicious format specifiers in the util.printf() function. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted PDF file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Foxit, Reader 2.3 build 2825
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Foxit Reader (2.3 build 2912 or later), available from the Foxit Software Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Foxit Software Web site, Foxit Reader 2.3 for Windows at http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php.
- Secunia Research 20/05/2008, Foxit Reader "util.printf()" Buffer Overflow at http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-18/advisory/.
- BID-29288: Foxit Reader 'util.printf()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1104: Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader before 2.3 build 2912 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the util.printf JavaScript function and floating point specifiers in format strings.
- SA29941: Foxit Reader "util.printf()" Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1020050: Foxit Reader Stack Overflow in util.printf() Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#119747: Foxit Reader buffer overflow vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1572: Foxit Reader util.printf() Function Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
May 20, 2008
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