Description
Foxit Reader versions through 5.4.5.0114, including the bundled Foxit Reader Plugin 2.2.1.530, contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll module. When a PDF file is loaded from a remote host, an overly long query string in the URL can overflow a buffer, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Foxit Reader | ≤ 5.4.5.0114 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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Foxit Reader Plugin URL Processing Buffer Overflow
exploit/windows/browser/foxit_reader_plugin_url_bof
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/foxit_reader_plugin_url_bof.rb exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23944 exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24502 exploit
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/64094 third-party-advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-reader-plugin-url-processing-buffer-overflow third-party-advisory