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 onFocus 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-6335.
References
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1098 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1098 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 03:54
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References | () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory | |
References | () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1098 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
Information
Published : 2018-10-29 21:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 03:54
NVD link : CVE-2018-17617
Mitre link : CVE-2018-17617
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-17617
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows
foxitsoftware
- reader
CWE
CWE-416
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