Foxit.Reader.Firefox.Plugin.URL.String.Stack.Buffer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a stack Buffer Overflow in Foxit Reader Plugin for Firefox.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable dll, npFoxitReaderPlugin.dll, handles a malicious URL or malicious PDF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application via a crafted HTTP request.

Affected Products

Foxit Software Foxit Reader 5.4.4.1128 and prior

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Currently we are unaware of any vendor supplied patch or updates for this issue.

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