CVE-2011-1908 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Jun 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted font in a PDF document due to an integer overflow in the FreeType engine.

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-2011-1908?

CVE-2011-1908 is a critical vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 24 Jun 2011. 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

Integer overflow in the Type 1 font decoder in the FreeType engine in Foxit Reader before 4.0.0.0619 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted font in a PDF document.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1908?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1908?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-1908 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1908 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x6jw-95g6-c4pf.