CVE-2018-14442: Use After Free
Published Jul 20, 2018
·Updated
Foxit Reader before 9.2 and PhantomPDF before 9.2 have a Use-After-Free that leads to Remote Code Execution, aka V-88f4smlocs.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<9.2
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.2
Event History
Jul 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14442?
CVE-2018-14442 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-14442?
To fix CVE-2018-14442, users should update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.2 or later.
3
What does CVE-2018-14442 exploit?
CVE-2018-14442 exploits a Use-After-Free vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
4
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14442?
CVE-2018-14442 affects Foxit Reader versions prior to 9.2 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 9.2.
5
Can CVE-2018-14442 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-14442 can be exploited remotely, making it a significant security risk.