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CVE-2011-0332

9.3 · HIGH

Integer overflow in Foxit Reader before 4.3.1.0218 and Foxit Phantom before 2.3.3.1112 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ICC chunks in a PDF file, which triggers a heap-…

Published Feb 25, 2011foxitsoftwareCWE-189EPSS 6.17%

Overview

CVE-2011-0332 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting foxitsoftware foxit_reader. It was published on February 25, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in Foxit Reader before 4.3.1.0218 and Foxit Phantom before 2.3.3.1112 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ICC chunks in a PDF file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foxitsoftware. Update foxit_reader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
foxitsoftwarefoxit_reader0Affected
foxitsoftwarefoxit_phantom0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/43329Refsecunia.com/advisories/43440Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2011-14/Refwww.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security_bulletins.php#memoryRefwww.securitytracker.com/id?1025129Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0508Refsecunia.com/advisories/43329Refsecunia.com/advisories/43440Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2011-14/Refwww.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/security_bulletins.php#memory

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0332?

CVE-2011-0332 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting foxitsoftware foxit_reader. It was published on February 25, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-0332?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0332?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foxitsoftware. Update foxit_reader to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-0332?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-0332 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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