What is the severity of CVE-2018-1174?

The severity of CVE-2018-1174 is rated as medium, indicating that it can lead to sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1174?

To fix CVE-2018-1174, upgrade Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-1174?

CVE-2018-1174 affects users of Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 9.0.1.1049.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-1174 exploitation?

Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2018-1174 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2018-1174?

CVE-2018-1174 can potentially disclose sensitive information stored on the user's device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1174

medium

6.5

CWE

200 665

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-1174: Infoleak

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

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 handling of the bitmapDPI attribute of PrintParams objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5437.

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-2018-1174?
The severity of CVE-2018-1174 is rated as medium, indicating that it can lead to sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1174?
To fix CVE-2018-1174, upgrade Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1174?
CVE-2018-1174 affects users of Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 9.0.1.1049.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-1174 exploitation?
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2018-1174 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2018-1174?
CVE-2018-1174 can potentially disclose sensitive information stored on the user's device.

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