CVE-2018-17607: Use After Free
Published Sep 28, 2018
·Updated
Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader before 9.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) because properties of Annotation objects are mishandled. This relates to one of five distinct types of Annotation objects.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.3
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17607?
CVE-2018-17607 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-17607?
To fix CVE-2018-17607, upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF or Reader to version 9.3 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-17607?
CVE-2018-17607 affects Foxit PhantomPDF and Foxit Reader versions before 9.3 on Windows.
4
What is the exploit mechanism of CVE-2018-17607?
CVE-2018-17607 exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in the handling of Annotation objects.
5
Can CVE-2018-17607 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-17607 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious code.