HTTP: Foxit PDF Reader Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Foxit PDF Reader. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
Extended Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader 3.0 before Build 1506, including 1120 and 1301, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) relative path or (2) absolute path in the filename argument in an action, as demonstrated by the "Open/Execute a file" action.
Affected Products
Foxit reader3.0
References
CVE: CVE-2009-0837
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:FOXIT-PDF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2009-0837 Foxit Overflow PDF Reader
Release Date
09/08/2016
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3761
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Foxit
CVSS Score
10.0