Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities - Nessus

High Plugin ID: 35807

This page contains detailed information about the Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 35807
Name: Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Filename: foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2009-03-09
This Plugin Published: 2009-03-09
Last Modification Time: 2018-11-15
Plugin Version: 1.17
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Windows
Dependencies: foxit_reader_installed.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: installed_sw/Foxit Reader

Vulnerability Information

Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2009-03-09
Patch Published: 2009-03-09
CVE [?]: CVE-2009-0191, CVE-2009-0836, CVE-2009-0837
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader
Exploited by Malware: True

Synopsis

A PDF viewer installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is 2.x prior to 2.3 Build 3902 or 3.x prior to 3.0 Build 1506. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

- An uninitialized memory dereference flaw exists due to improper handling of a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment with zero new symbols. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2009-0191)

- A flaw exists due to a failure to require user authorization before preforming dangerous actions defined in a PDF file. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to execute arbitrary commands. (CVE-2009-0836)

- A stack-based buffer overflow condition exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file having a long relative or absolute path in a filename argument in an action. Note that this issue only affects version 3.x. (CVE-2009-0837)

Solution

Upgrade to Foxit Reader version 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.0 Build 1506 or later.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, Immunity Canvas, Core Impact)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_launch
[Foxit Reader 3.0 Open Execute Action Stack Based Buffer Overflow]
Metasploit: auxiliary/pdf/foxit/authbypass
[Foxit Reader Authorization Bypass]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/8201.pl
[EDB-8201: Foxit Reader 3.0 (Build 1301) - PDF Universal Buffer Overflow]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/local/18905.rb
[EDB-18905: Foxit Reader 3.0 - Open Execute Action Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)]
Immunity Canvas: CANVAS

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS V2 Vector [?]: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	9.3 (High)
Impact Subscore:	10.0
Exploitability Subscore:	8.6
CVSS Temporal Score:	8.1 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	8.1 (High)

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Plugin Source

#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(35807);
  script_version("1.17");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:26");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2009-0191", "CVE-2009-0836", "CVE-2009-0837");
  script_bugtraq_id(34035);
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"8201");
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"18905");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"34036");

  script_name(english:"Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Foxit Reader.");
 
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A PDF viewer installed on the remote host is affected by multiple
vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is
2.x prior to 2.3 Build 3902 or 3.x prior to 3.0 Build 1506. It is,
therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :

  - An uninitialized memory dereference flaw exists due to
    improper handling of a JBIG2 symbol dictionary segment
    with zero new symbols. An unauthenticated, remote
    attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to
    execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2009-0191)

  - A flaw exists due to a failure to require user
    authorization before preforming dangerous actions
    defined in a PDF file. An unauthenticated, remote
    attacker can exploit this, via a crafted PDF file, to
    execute arbitrary commands. (CVE-2009-0836)

  - A stack-based buffer overflow condition exists due to
    improper sanitization of user-supplied input. An
    unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to
    execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file having a
    long relative or absolute path in a filename argument in
    an action. Note that this issue only affects version
    3.x. (CVE-2009-0837)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/secunia_research/2009-11/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/company/press.php?id=97");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Foxit Reader version 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.0 Build 1506 or
later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Foxit Reader 3.0 Open Execute Action Stack Based Buffer Overflow');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');
  script_cwe_id(94, 119);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value: "2009/03/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value: "2009/03/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value: "2009/03/09");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("foxit_reader_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Foxit Reader");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

app = "Foxit Reader";
install = get_single_install(app_name:app, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
version = install["version"];
path    = install["path"];

report = NULL;
fixed_version = NULL;

if (version =~ "^2\.3\.")
  fixed_version = "2.3.3902";

if (version =~ "^3\.0\.")
  fixed_version = "3.0.1506";

# Remove the year from the version where applicable
ver_ui = NULL;
if (ereg(pattern:"200[789]\.", string:version))
{
  ver_ui = version;
  version = ereg_replace(pattern:"(200[789]\.)", replace:"", string:version);
}

if (fixed_version && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version, strict:FALSE) < 0)
{
  port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
  if (!port)
    port = 445;

  report = '\n  Path              : ' + path;

  if (!isnull(ver_ui))
    report += '\n  UI version        : ' + ver_ui;

  report +=
    '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
    '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version + '\n';

  security_report_v4(port:port, extra:report, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
  exit(0);
}
else
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, version, path);

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Windows plugin family.
On the right side table select Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities plugin ID 35807.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

34035

Secunia Advisory:

34036

CWE | Common Weakness Enumeration:

CWE-94 (Weakness) Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CWE-119 (Weakness) Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

See also:

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Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file foxit_reader_multiple_flaws.nasl version 1.17. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Foxit Reader 2.x < 2.3 Build 3902 / 3.x < 3.0 Build 1506 Multiple Vulnerabilities - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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