CVE-2018-14255

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 getNthFieldName method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6018.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND
OR cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:48

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Patch, Vendor Advisory () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Patch, Vendor Advisory
References () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-715 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-715 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Information

Published : 2018-07-31 20:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:48


NVD link : CVE-2018-14255

Mitre link : CVE-2018-14255

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-14255


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Products Affected

foxitsoftware

  • phantompdf
  • foxit_reader

microsoft

  • windows
CWE
CWE-843

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

CWE-704

Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast