CVE-2018-9958 This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the targ...
HighCVSS 8.8
EPSS 61.7%
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 Text Annotations. When setting the point attribute, the process does not properly validate the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5620.
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 | = 9.0.1.1049 | No fix listed |
References
- packetstormsecurity.com
- 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