CVE-2018-9980: 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 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-5430.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-9980?
CVE-2018-9980 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9980?
To fix CVE-2018-9980, update Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.0.1.1050 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-9980?
CVE-2018-9980 can be exploited through remote attacks requiring user interaction to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-9980?
CVE-2018-9980 affects Foxit Reader versions up to 9.0.1.1049.
Is CVE-2018-9980 limited to specific operating systems?
CVE-2018-9980 applies to any operating system that runs the affected versions of Foxit Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF.