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 templates. 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-7170.
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-2018-17697 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2018-17697, update Foxit Reader to a version later than 9.2.0.9297.
CVE-2018-17697 affects Foxit Reader version 9.2.0.9297 and earlier versions.
CVE-2018-17697 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction.
If you cannot update, avoid opening files or visiting links from untrusted sources to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2018-17697.