CVE-2018-17610

Name: CVE-2018-17610
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-28T09:29:01.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17610 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader before 9.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) because properties of Annotation objects are mishandled. This relates to one of five distinct types of Annotation objects.. EPSS estimates a 3.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader before 9.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) because properties of Annotation objects are mishandled. This relates to one of five distinct types of Annotation objects.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.18%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	< 9.3
Foxitsoftware	Reader	< 9.3

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17610?

How severe is CVE-2018-17610?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17610 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17610?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST