Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-1942
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.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionInput validationExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2008-1942
- cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:reader:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-1942
4.33%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 92 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-1942
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-1942
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-1942
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1327/references
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http://www.vallejo.cc/proyectos/foxitreader1.htm
Exploit
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41973
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28890
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41972
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http://www.vallejo.cc/proyectos/foxitreader2.htm
Exploit
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