CVE-2018-10483: 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 Clod Progressive Mesh 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-5410.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10483?
CVE-2018-10483 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10483?
To fix CVE-2018-10483, users should update Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-10483?
CVE-2018-10483 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-10483?
CVE-2018-10483 can be exploited by remote attackers through malicious web pages or files that the user must open.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10483?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-10483, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.