What is the severity of CVE-2018-9946?

CVE-2018-9946 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9946?

To fix CVE-2018-9946, upgrade Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.0.1.1049.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-9946?

CVE-2018-9946 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-9946?

CVE-2018-9946 can be exploited through a remote attack requiring user interaction, such as visiting a malicious site or opening a harmful file.

Is user interaction necessary to exploit CVE-2018-9946?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9946.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9946

medium

6.5

CWE

200 416

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-9946: Infoleak

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 setTimeOut method. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5471.

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-2018-9946?
CVE-2018-9946 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9946?
To fix CVE-2018-9946, upgrade Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.0.1.1049.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-9946?
CVE-2018-9946 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-9946?
CVE-2018-9946 can be exploited through a remote attack requiring user interaction, such as visiting a malicious site or opening a harmful file.
Is user interaction necessary to exploit CVE-2018-9946?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9946.

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