CVE-2018-5680: High severity Foxitsoftware Phantompdf vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader before 9.1 and PhantomPDF before 9.1. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of specially crafted pdf files with embedded u3d images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-5677 and CVE-2018-5679.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5680?
CVE-2018-5680 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5680?
To mitigate CVE-2018-5680, users should upgrade Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-5680?
CVE-2018-5680 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions prior to 9.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-5680 enable?
CVE-2018-5680 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through user interaction.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-5680?
Yes, CVE-2018-5680 requires user interaction to exploit, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.