CVE-2018-14317
HIGHFoxit Reader < 9.1.0.5096 - Remote Code Execution via PDF Processing Type Confusion
Title source: llmDescription
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.1.0.5096. 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 the processing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6683.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-939
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0277
EPSS Percentile
84.4%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-843
CWE-704
Status
published
Products (1)
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader
< 9.1.0.5096
Published
Aug 30, 2018
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026