CVE-2015-8580

Published Dec 16, 2015 foxitsoftware

Overview

CVE-2015-8580 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting foxitsoftware foxit_reader. It was published on December 16, 2015.

Technical Description

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in the (1) Print method and (2) App object handling in Foxit Reader before 7.2.2 and Foxit PhantomPDF before 7.2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
foxitsoftware	foxit_reader	0	Affected
foxitsoftware	phantompdf	0	Affected

References

Ref www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-622 Ref www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-623 Ref www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php#FRD-34 Ref www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-622 Ref www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-623 Ref www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php#FRD-34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8580?

CVE-2015-8580 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting foxitsoftware foxit_reader. It was published on December 16, 2015.

How severe is CVE-2015-8580?

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