CVE-2018-21240
First published: Thu Jun 04 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.2. It allows memory consumption via an ArrayBuffer(0xfffffffe) call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware Phantompdf | <9.2 | |
| Foxitsoftware Reader | <9.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-21240.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 9.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21240?
CVE-2018-21240 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2018-21240 affect memory consumption?
CVE-2018-21240 allows memory consumption via an ArrayBuffer(0xfffffffe) call.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2018-21240?
To fix CVE-2018-21240, users should update to Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF version 9.2 or above.
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