CVE-2018-17610: 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-2018-17610?
CVE-2018-17610 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-17610?
To fix CVE-2018-17610, upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader to version 9.3 or later.
3
What type of attack can CVE-2018-17610 facilitate?
CVE-2018-17610 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks.
4
Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2018-17610?
CVE-2018-17610 affects Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader versions prior to 9.3.
5
What is the cause of CVE-2018-17610?
CVE-2018-17610 is caused by mishandling properties of Annotation objects.