CVE-2018-9976: 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 Texture objects in U3D files. 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-5425.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9976?
CVE-2018-9976 has a medium severity rating as it allows for information disclosure with user interaction.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9976?
To fix CVE-2018-9976, update Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1049 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-9976?
CVE-2018-9976 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2018-9976?
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2018-9976, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What type of information is disclosed due to CVE-2018-9976?
CVE-2018-9976 may disclose sensitive information from vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF.