First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 Modifier Chain objects in U3D files. 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-5427.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Reader | <=9.0.1.1049 | |
Foxit PhantomPDF | <=9.0.1.1049 |
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CVE-2018-9977 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2018-9977, upgrade Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.
CVE-2018-9977 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 9.0.1.1049.
CVE-2018-9977 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting user interactions with malicious files.
Yes, CVE-2018-9977 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file or visit a malicious page.