CVE-2018-17611: 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-2018-17611?
CVE-2018-17611 is classified as critical, allowing remote code execution or denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-17611?
To fix CVE-2018-17611, upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader to version 9.3 or later.
3
Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2018-17611?
CVE-2018-17611 affects versions of Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader prior to 9.3.
4
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2018-17611?
CVE-2018-17611 can lead to arbitrary code execution or deny service due to a use-after-free vulnerability.
5
Is there a known exploitation method for CVE-2018-17611?
Yes, CVE-2018-17611 can be exploited by manipulating properties of Annotation objects within the affected software.