CVE-2018-10474: High severity foxit reader vulnerability

Published May 17, 2018
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Updated

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 parsing of U3D Shading objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5393.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=9.0.1.1049
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.0.1.1049

Event History

May 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10474?

CVE-2018-10474 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10474?

To fix CVE-2018-10474, users should update Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.

3

What versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-10474?

CVE-2018-10474 affects Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10474?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit CVE-2018-10474.

5

Can CVE-2018-10474 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-10474 can be exploited remotely if the user engages with malicious content.

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