Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF Phantom PDF 9.1.5096. 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 fxhtml2pdf. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory access past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6230.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.1.0.5096 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1095Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1095Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17706?
CVE-2018-17706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF Phantom PDF 9.1.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in...
How severe is CVE-2018-17706?
CVE-2018-17706 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Microsoft Windows.