CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10478

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 Texture Coord Dimensions objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5397.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Reader<=9.0.1.1049
Foxit PhantomPDF<=9.0.1.1049

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-10478?

    CVE-2018-10478 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to sensitive information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-10478?

    To fix CVE-2018-10478, users should update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2018-10478?

    CVE-2018-10478 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions 9.0.0.29935 up to 9.0.1.1049.

  • Who is at risk with CVE-2018-10478?

    Users of vulnerable versions of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF who visit malicious pages or open malicious files are at risk.

  • Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-10478 exploitation?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-10478 as the target must visit a malicious page or file.

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