What is the severity of CVE-2018-14283?

CVE-2018-14283 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14283?

To fix CVE-2018-14283, update to the latest version of Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF beyond version 9.1.0.5096.

What type of attack does CVE-2018-14283 involve?

CVE-2018-14283 involves a remote code execution attack that requires user interaction.

Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-14283?

Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.1.0.5096 are vulnerable to CVE-2018-14283.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2018-14283?

CVE-2018-14283 specifically affects vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF on Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-14283

high

8.8

CWE

416

31/7/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-14283: Use After Free

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 highlightMode attribute. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5771.

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

Remedy

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14283?
CVE-2018-14283 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14283?
To fix CVE-2018-14283, update to the latest version of Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF beyond version 9.1.0.5096.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-14283 involve?
CVE-2018-14283 involves a remote code execution attack that requires user interaction.
Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-14283?
Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.1.0.5096 are vulnerable to CVE-2018-14283.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2018-14283?
CVE-2018-14283 specifically affects vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF on Microsoft Windows.

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