CVE-2018-14282: High severity foxit reader vulnerability
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 handling of FlateDecode streams. 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-5763.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14282?
CVE-2018-14282 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14282?
To fix CVE-2018-14282, users should update to Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF versions later than 9.1.0.5096.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2018-14282?
CVE-2018-14282 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.1.0.5096.
What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2018-14282?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-14282 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Can CVE-2018-14282 affect users on Windows operating systems?
CVE-2018-14282 affects applications running on Microsoft Windows, but it does not affect the Windows operating system itself.