CVE-2013-10068

Public Exploit
Foxit Reader <= 5.4.5.0114 Plugin URL Processing Buffer Overflow

Description

Foxit Reader Plugin version 2.2.1.530, bundled with Foxit Reader 5.4.4.11281, 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.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: Foxit Foxit Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-10068?
CVE-2013-10068 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-10068?
To fix CVE-2013-10068, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-10068 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-10068 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-10068?
CVE-2013-10068 affects Foxit Foxit Reader.
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