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Foxit Reader can run malicious code when opening crafted PDF

CVE-2018-14292 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions 9.0.1.5096 can be tricked into running harmful code if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file or visits a malicious web page. The problem lies in how the programs handle certain PDF elements, allowing attackers to take control of the program while it runs. Update to the latest version or avoid opening unknown PDFs until the fix is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
foxitsoftware foxit_reader <= 9.1.0.5096
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
foxitsoftware phantompdf <= 9.1.0.5096
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the t...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096. 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 the parsing of PDF documents. By manipulating a document's elements, an attacker can cause a pointer to be reused after it has been freed. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6232.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published31 Jul 2018
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14292 · NVD
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