First published: Thu Jan 24 2019(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.2.0.9297. 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 the content property of a XFA object. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6524.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit PhantomPDF | <=9.2.0.9297 | |
Foxit Reader for Windows | <=9.2.0.9297 | |
Microsoft Windows | ||
Foxit PDF Reader |
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CVE-2018-17670 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2018-17670, update Foxit Reader to version 9.3.0.1183 or later.
CVE-2018-17670 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.2.0.9297.
Yes, user interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
CVE-2018-17670 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects certain versions of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF.