What is the severity of CVE-2018-9970?

CVE-2018-9970 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9970?

To fix CVE-2018-9970, update Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.0.1.1049.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9970?

CVE-2018-9970 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-9970?

CVE-2018-9970 can be exploited through user interaction by visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious file.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9970?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9970.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9970

high

8.8

CWE

20 416

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-9970: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 XFA execEvent method of Button elements. 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 vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5580.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9970?
CVE-2018-9970 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9970?
To fix CVE-2018-9970, update Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.0.1.1049.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9970?
CVE-2018-9970 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-9970?
CVE-2018-9970 can be exploited through user interaction by visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious file.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9970?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9970.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9970?
CVE-2018-9970 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9970?
To fix CVE-2018-9970, update Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.0.1.1049.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-9970?
CVE-2018-9970 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-9970?
CVE-2018-9970 can be exploited through user interaction by visiting a malicious website or opening a malicious file.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9970?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2018-9970.