CVE-2018-10490: Buffer Overflow

Published May 17, 2018
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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 JPEG images embedded inside U3D files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory access past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5422.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=9.0.1.1049
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.0.1.1049

Event History

May 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10490?

CVE-2018-10490 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-10490?

To remediate CVE-2018-10490, update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to a version later than 9.0.1.1049.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-10490?

CVE-2018-10490 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.

4

What type of attack exploits CVE-2018-10490?

CVE-2018-10490 can be exploited by remote attackers through social engineering, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file or page.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-10490?

Yes, user interaction is necessary for the exploitation of CVE-2018-10490.

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