What is the severity of CVE-2018-9940?

CVE-2018-9940 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9940?

To fix CVE-2018-9940, update Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2018-9940?

CVE-2018-9940 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.

What type of attack does CVE-2018-9940 involve?

CVE-2018-9940 involves a remote code execution attack that requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file.

Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9940 to be exploited?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9940, as the user must visit a malicious page or open a specific file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9940

high

8.8

CWE

704

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-9940: Incorrect Type Cast

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. 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 handling of the layout sheet attribute. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5374.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader	<=9.0.1.1049
Foxit PhantomPDF	<=9.0.1.1049

Remedy

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9940?
CVE-2018-9940 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9940?
To fix CVE-2018-9940, update Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-9940?
CVE-2018-9940 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-9940 involve?
CVE-2018-9940 involves a remote code execution attack that requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9940 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9940, as the user must visit a malicious page or open a specific file.

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