CVE-2018-14281

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 exportData XFA function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to writing arbitrary files into attacker controlled locations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5757.
References
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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2018-07-31 20:29

Updated : 2024-02-28 16:48


NVD link : CVE-2018-14281

Mitre link : CVE-2018-14281

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-14281


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Products Affected

foxitsoftware

  • foxit_reader
  • phantompdf

microsoft

  • windows
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

CWE-693

Protection Mechanism Failure