Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Software | Reader | 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29934Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28890
- http://www.vallejo.cc/proyectos/foxitreader1.htmExploit
- http://www.vallejo.cc/proyectos/foxitreader2.htmExploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1327/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41972
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41973
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29934Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28890
- http://www.vallejo.cc/proyectos/foxitreader1.htmExploit
- http://www.vallejo.cc/proyectos/foxitreader2.htmExploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1327/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41972
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41973
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1942?
CVE-2008-1942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2008-1942?
CVE-2008-1942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Software Reader.