Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 Text Annotations. When setting the point attribute, the process does not properly validate the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5620.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | <= 9.0.1.1049 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.0.1.1049 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160240/Foxit-Reader-9.0.1.1049-Arbitrary-Co
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44941/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45269/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-342Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160240/Foxit-Reader-9.0.1.1049-Arbitrary-Co
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44941/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45269/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-342Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-9958?
CVE-2018-9958 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 Reader 9.0.1.1049. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the targ...
How severe is CVE-2018-9958?
CVE-2018-9958 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-2018-9958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.