CVE-2018-17608: Use After Free

Published Sep 28, 2018
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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

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-2018-17608?

CVE-2018-17608 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17608?

To fix CVE-2018-17608, update Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader to version 9.3 or later.

3

Which software applications are affected by CVE-2018-17608?

CVE-2018-17608 affects Foxit PhantomPDF and Foxit Reader before version 9.3.

4

Can CVE-2018-17608 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2018-17608 can potentially lead to unauthorized access and data compromise through remote code execution.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2018-17608?

CVV-2018-17608 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through mishandled Annotation object properties.

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