CVE-2018-19344: High severity foxit reader vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2018
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Updated

The u3d plugin 9.3.0.10809 (aka plugins\U3DBrowser.fpi) in FoxitReader.exe in Foxit Reader 9.3.0.10826 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) or obtain sensitive information via a U3D sample because of a "Data from Faulting Address may be used as a return value starting at U3DBrowser!PlugInMain+0x0000000000031a75" issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader=9.3.0.10826
Foxitsoftware U3d=9.3.0.10809

Event History

Nov 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19344?

CVE-2018-19344 has a severity level classified as medium due to its potential to cause denial of service and expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19344?

To fix CVE-2018-19344, update Foxit Reader to version 9.3.0.10827 or later, which includes security patches addressing this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2018-19344?

CVE-2018-19344 allows remote attackers to exploit an out-of-bounds read vulnerability or trigger a denial of service.

4

Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-19344?

CVE-2018-19344 affects Foxit Reader version 9.3.0.10826 and earlier versions.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-19344?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-19344 typically requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious U3D file.

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