What is the severity of CVE-2018-17622?

CVE-2018-17622 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17622?

To fix CVE-2018-17622, you should update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.2.0.9297 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2018-17622?

CVE-2018-17622 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.2.0.9297 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.2.0.9297.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17622?

CVE-2018-17622 is a remote information disclosure vulnerability.

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CVE-2018-17622

medium

6.5

CWE

125

29/10/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-17622

Q: Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-17622?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit CVE-2018-17622.

First published: Mon Oct 29 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.1.0.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of Calculate events. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6354.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF	<=9.2.0.9297
Foxit Reader	<=9.2.0.9297
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17622?
CVE-2018-17622 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17622?
To fix CVE-2018-17622, you should update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.2.0.9297 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-17622?
CVE-2018-17622 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.2.0.9297 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.2.0.9297.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-17622?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit CVE-2018-17622.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17622?
CVE-2018-17622 is a remote information disclosure vulnerability.

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