CVE-2018-19444: Use After Free
First published: Mon Jun 17 2019(Updated: )
A use after free in the TextBox field Validate action in IReader_ContentProvider can occur for specially crafted PDF files in Foxit Reader SDK (ActiveX) Professional 5.4.0.1031. An attacker can leverage this to gain remote code execution. Relative to CVE-2018-19452, this has a different free location and requires different JavaScript code for exploitation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX | <=5.5.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19444?
CVE-2018-19444 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19444?
To fix CVE-2018-19444, update to a version of Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX that is above 5.5.0.
What impact does CVE-2018-19444 have on affected systems?
CVE-2018-19444 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system through specially crafted PDF files.
Which versions of Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX are affected by CVE-2018-19444?
Versions of Foxit PDF SDK ActiveX up to and including 5.5.0 are affected by CVE-2018-19444.
Can CVE-2018-19444 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-19444 can be exploited remotely by sending a malicious PDF file to the target.
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