This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 layout elements. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5373.
References
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-323 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-323 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 04:15
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References | () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
References | () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-323 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
Information
Published : 2018-05-17 15:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 04:15
NVD link : CVE-2018-9939
Mitre link : CVE-2018-9939
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-9939
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Products Affected
foxitsoftware
- phantompdf
- foxit_reader
CWE
CWE-704
Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast