PT-2009-3432 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Thierry Zoller · Published 2009-03-10 · Updated 2018-10-10 · CVE-2009-0836

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader versions 2.3 before Build 3902 Foxit Reader versions 3.0 before Build 1506

Description The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs and have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF file. This is possible because the software does not require user confirmation before performing dangerous actions defined in a PDF file, such as the "Open/Execute a file" action.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader versions 2.3 before Build 3902, update to Build 3902 or later to resolve the issue. For Foxit Reader versions 3.0 before Build 1506, update to Build 1506 or later to resolve the issue.

Exploit

Fix

RCE

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-0836

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 11

• 🔥 https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/pdf/foxit/authbypass.rb · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0836 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/34035 · Vendor Advisory
• http://coresecurity.com/content/foxit-reader-vulnerabilities · Vendor Advisory
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0634 · Vendor Advisory
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34036 · Vendor Advisory
• http://foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security.htm#bypass · Vendor Advisory
• http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/03/remote-code-execution-in-pdf-still.html · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/501623/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2010-April/006079.html · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1021824 · Note