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CVE-2018-10488: Buffer Overflow

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 Texture Width structures. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length, heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5420.

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-2018-10488?

    CVE-2018-10488 has a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-10488?

    To fix CVE-2018-10488, update Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest versions available.

  • What versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-10488?

    CVE-2018-10488 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049.

  • What versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by CVE-2018-10488?

    CVE-2018-10488 affects Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10488?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-10488, as the user must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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