CVE-2018-14307
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CVE-2018-14307 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of Link objects. By manipulating a document's elements, an attacker can cause a pointer to be reused after it has been freed. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6267.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | <= 9.1.0.5096 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.1.0.5096 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-767Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-767Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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