CVE-2018-9948 This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that...
MediumCVSS 6.5
EPSS 62.5%
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. 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 typed arrays. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5380.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| foxitsoftware foxit reader | <= 9.0.1.1049 | No fix listed |
| foxitsoftware phantompdf | <= 9.0.1.1049 | No fix listed |
| Foxit Reader | = 9.0.0.29935 | No fix listed |
References
- 44941 exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- 45269 exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- www.foxitsoftware.com patch vendor-advisory
- zerodayinitiative.com third-party-advisory vdb-entry