CVE-2018-10479: Medium severity foxit reader vulnerability
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 Key Frame structures. 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 data structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5399.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10479?
CVE-2018-10479 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the requirement of user interaction for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10479?
To mitigate CVE-2018-10479, users should update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to a version later than 9.0.1.1049.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-10479?
CVE-2018-10479 affects users of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2018-10479?
Attackers can potentially disclose sensitive information by exploiting CVE-2018-10479 through malicious webpages or files.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10479?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for CVE-2018-10479 to be exploited.