CVE-2018-10477: High severity foxit reader vulnerability
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 Chain Index 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-5396.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10477?
CVE-2018-10477 is rated as high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10477?
To fix CVE-2018-10477, users should update their Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to a version later than 9.0.1.1049.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-10477?
CVE-2018-10477 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attack is CVE-2018-10477 associated with?
CVE-2018-10477 is associated with remote code execution attacks which require user interaction.
Is user interaction necessary for exploiting CVE-2018-10477?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit CVE-2018-10477.