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 handling of typed arrays. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5380.
References
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https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-332 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44941/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45269/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2018-05-17 08:29
Updated : 2019-10-09 16:43
NVD link : CVE-2018-9948
Mitre link : CVE-2018-9948
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CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Products Affected
foxitsoftware
- foxit_reader
- phantompdf