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CVE-2018-17611

UnknownEPSS 3.18%

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CVE-2018-17611 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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwarePhantompdf< 9.3
FoxitsoftwareReader< 9.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17611?
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.
How severe is CVE-2018-17611?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17611 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17611?
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