HTTP: Foxit PDF Reader Outdated JavaScript Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Foxit Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.2.29539. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the NodeProperties::InferReceiverMapsUnsafe method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10950.
Short Name
HTTP:STC:FOXIT-PDF-JS-RCE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2020-15638 Code Execution Foxit JavaScript Outdated PDF Reader Remote
Release Date
09/13/2022
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
3525
False Positive
Unknown