What is the severity of CVE-2018-10484?

CVE-2018-10484 has been assessed with a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10484?

To fix CVE-2018-10484, update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-10484?

CVE-2018-10484 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10484?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-10484, as the victim must open a malicious file or visit a malicious page.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-10484?

The potential impacts of CVE-2018-10484 include remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-10484

high

8.8

CWE

824 665

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-10484

First published: Thu May 17 2018(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 Node objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5411.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader	<=9.0.1.1049
Foxit PhantomPDF	<=9.0.1.1049

Remedy

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10484?
CVE-2018-10484 has been assessed with a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10484?
To fix CVE-2018-10484, update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-10484?
CVE-2018-10484 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10484?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-10484, as the victim must open a malicious file or visit a malicious page.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-10484?
The potential impacts of CVE-2018-10484 include remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the affected system.

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