Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader before 9.1 and PhantomPDF before 9.1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 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 u3d images inside of a pdf. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an array indexing issue. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.0.1.1049 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.0.1.1049 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104300Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2018-0017/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104300Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2018-0017/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-7406?
CVE-2018-7406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader before 9.1 and PhantomPDF before 9.1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnera...
How severe is CVE-2018-7406?
CVE-2018-7406 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-2018-7406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.