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Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096 may leak data to attackers

CVE-2018-14316 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Both Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions 9.0.1.5096 can be tricked into revealing information when a user opens a malicious PDF or visits a crafted web page. The problem is caused by the program not checking incoming data correctly, which could let an attacker run code on the user’s machine. Install the latest updates from Foxit or apply the vendor’s security patch as soon as possible.

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 disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in th...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 processing of PDF documents. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6351.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published31 Jul 2018
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-14316 · NVD
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