CVE-2018-9950: Medium severity Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerability
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 parsing of PDF documents. 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. Was ZDI-CAN-5413.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9950?
CVE-2018-9950 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the requirement for user interaction to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9950?
To fix CVE-2018-9950, update Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.
What impact does CVE-2018-9950 have on users?
CVE-2018-9950 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2018-9950 to be exploited?
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2018-9950?
CVE-2018-9950 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.