CVE-2018-14245: Incorrect Type Cast
First published: Tue Jul 31 2018(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 closeDoc method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. The attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6008.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Reader | <=9.1.0.5096 | |
| Foxit PhantomPDF | <=9.1.0.5096 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14245?
CVE-2018-14245 has a medium severity level as it allows for remote code execution with user interaction required.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14245?
To fix CVE-2018-14245, update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.1.0.5097 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14245?
CVE-2018-14245 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.1.0.5096 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.1.0.5096.
Is user interaction necessary to exploit CVE-2018-14245?
Yes, user interaction is necessary as the victim must open a malicious file or visit a malicious webpage.
What kind of attack is CVE-2018-14245 associated with?
CVE-2018-14245 is associated with remote code execution attacks that can occur through manipulated documents.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/author
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- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/foxitsoftware
- canonical/foxit reader
- version/foxit reader/9.1.0.5096
- canonical/foxit phantompdf
- version/foxit phantompdf/9.1.0.5096
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows operating system