CVE-2018-17615
Last modified
CVE-2018-17615 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 3.28% 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 handling of Mouse Exit events. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6333.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.2.0.9297 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.2.0.9297 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1096Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1096Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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