CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-21244: Malicious File Upload

First published: Thu Jun 04 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6. It allows arbitrary application execution via an embedded executable file in a PDF portfolio, aka FG-VD-18-029.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF<8.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21244?

    CVE-2018-21244 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow arbitrary application execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21244?

    To fix CVE-2018-21244, users should update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.6 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-21244 have on my system?

    CVE-2018-21244 can lead to potential system compromise by allowing malicious executables to run.

  • Which versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by CVE-2018-21244?

    CVE-2018-21244 affects all versions of Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.6.

  • Is CVE-2018-21244 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2018-21244 is considered a remote vulnerability, as it can be exploited through malicious PDF files.

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