CVE-2018-19388: Medium severity foxit reader vulnerability
Published Nov 20, 2018
·Updated
FoxitReader.exe in Foxit Reader 9.3.0.10826 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read, access violation, and application crash) via TIFF data because of a ConvertToPDFx86!ReleaseFXURLToHtml issue.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader=9.3.0.10826
Event History
Nov 20, 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-2018-19388?
CVE-2018-19388 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause an application crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-19388?
To fix CVE-2018-19388, update Foxit Reader to the latest version provided by Foxit Software.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2018-19388 involve?
CVE-2018-19388 involves a denial of service attack due to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
4
Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-19388?
CVE-2018-19388 affects Foxit Reader version 9.3.0.10826.
5
What consequences can occur due to CVE-2018-19388 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-19388 can lead to application crashes and potential disruption of service.