Foxit PDF Reader v4.1.1 Title Stack Buffer Overflow

This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Foxit PDF Reader prior to version 4.2.0.0928. The vulnerability is triggered when opening a malformed PDF file that contains an overly long string in the Title field. This results in overwriting a structured exception handler record. NOTE: This...

Foxit Launches 'Safe Mode' to Counter PDF Attacks

Foxit Corp has added new security features to its alternative PDF reader software to help thwart recent malware attacks that exploit the “/launch” feature. With Foxit PDF Reader Version 3.3, the company has added a Safe Mode that blocks external commands from being executed by the software. The...