Summary
The host is installed with Foxit Reader and is prone to integer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will let attacker execute arbitrary code or crash an affected application or gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.
Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Upgrade to Foxit Reader version 4.0.0.0619 or later.
For updates refer to http://www.foxitsoftware.com/downloads/
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in FreeType engine when handling certain invalid font type, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected
Foxit Reader version prior to 4.0.0.0619
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-1908 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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