CVE-2008-1104 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PDF file in Foxit Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1104?
CVE-2008-1104 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 21 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader before 2.3 build 2912 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, related to the util.printf JavaScript function and floating point specifiers in format strings.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1104?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1104?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1104 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1104 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1104 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjq8-rqhj-87gj.