What is the severity of CVE-2018-14308?

CVE-2018-14308 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14308?

To fix CVE-2018-14308, users should update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to a version higher than 9.1.0.5096.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-14308?

CVE-2018-14308 affects users of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 9.1.0.5096.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-14308?

CVE-2018-14308 is associated with remote code execution attacks requiring user interaction.

What should I do if I am unable to update to fix CVE-2018-14308?

If unable to update for CVE-2018-14308, avoid opening suspicious files or visiting untrusted websites.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-14308

high

8.8

CWE

416

31/7/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-14308: 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 9.0.1.5096. 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 valueAsString function. 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 in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6326.

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-2018-14308?
CVE-2018-14308 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14308?
To fix CVE-2018-14308, users should update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to a version higher than 9.1.0.5096.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-14308?
CVE-2018-14308 affects users of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 9.1.0.5096.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-14308?
CVE-2018-14308 is associated with remote code execution attacks requiring user interaction.
What should I do if I am unable to update to fix CVE-2018-14308?
If unable to update for CVE-2018-14308, avoid opening suspicious files or visiting untrusted websites.

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