CVE-2018-9948
MediumPublic exploitThis vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935.
Published May 17, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-9948 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3) affecting Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware), Phantompdf (Foxitsoftware).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Foxit Reader <=9.0.1.1049, Phantompdf <=9.0.1.1049, Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit ReaderFoxitsoftware | >= 9.0.0.29935 | 9.0.1.1049 |
| PhantompdfFoxitsoftware | See advisory | 9.0.1.1049 |
Patched Releases
Foxit Reader
<=9.0.1.1049
Phantompdf
<=9.0.1.1049
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
- CWE-824 Access of Uninitialized Pointer
References
- advisory44941
- advisory45269
- advisoryhttps://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-332
- patchhttps://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
- exploitMSF foxit_reader_uaf.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935.
Affected: Foxit Reader (Foxitsoftware) versions >= 9.0.0.29935; Phantompdf (Foxitsoftware). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Foxit Reader <=9.0.1.1049, Phantompdf <=9.0.1.1049, Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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