What is the severity of CVE-2018-9971?

CVE-2018-9971 has a medium severity rating, indicating that it poses a moderate risk of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9971?

To fix CVE-2018-9971, update Foxit Reader to the latest version available from the vendor.

What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2018-9971?

CVE-2018-9971 can allow attackers to disclose sensitive information through a malicious page or file.

Does CVE-2018-9971 require user interaction to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2018-9971 requires user interaction as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which version of Foxit Reader is affected by CVE-2018-9971?

CVE-2018-9971 specifically affects Foxit Reader version 9.0.1.104.

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CVE-2018-9971

medium

6.5

CWE

125

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-9971

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.104. 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 ConvertToPDF_x86.dll. 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 arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5754.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader	=9.0.1.104

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9971?
CVE-2018-9971 has a medium severity rating, indicating that it poses a moderate risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9971?
To fix CVE-2018-9971, update Foxit Reader to the latest version available from the vendor.
What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2018-9971?
CVE-2018-9971 can allow attackers to disclose sensitive information through a malicious page or file.
Does CVE-2018-9971 require user interaction to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2018-9971 requires user interaction as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which version of Foxit Reader is affected by CVE-2018-9971?
CVE-2018-9971 specifically affects Foxit Reader version 9.0.1.104.

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