What is the severity of CVE-2018-9972?

The severity of CVE-2018-9972 is classified as medium, relating to the potential for remote information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9972?

To fix CVE-2018-9972, update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.

What are the affected versions for CVE-2018-9972?

Affected versions for CVE-2018-9972 include Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.

What type of attack exploits CVE-2018-9972?

CVE-2018-9972 can be exploited through user interaction, requiring the target to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file.

Is user intervention required to exploit CVE-2018-9972?

Yes, user intervention is required as the target must engage with a malicious page or file to exploit CVE-2018-9972.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-9972

medium

6.5

CWE

125

17/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-9972

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 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-5755.

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-2018-9972?
The severity of CVE-2018-9972 is classified as medium, relating to the potential for remote information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9972?
To fix CVE-2018-9972, update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2018-9972?
Affected versions for CVE-2018-9972 include Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.0.1.1049.
What type of attack exploits CVE-2018-9972?
CVE-2018-9972 can be exploited through user interaction, requiring the target to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file.
Is user intervention required to exploit CVE-2018-9972?
Yes, user intervention is required as the target must engage with a malicious page or file to exploit CVE-2018-9972.

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