CVE-2018-9971
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.104. 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 ConvertToPDF_x86.dll. 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 object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5754.
Risk Information
Base Score
6.5
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
2.18
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Vulnerability CVE-2018-9971 are affected in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.104 | Windows |
| Vulnerability CVE-2018-9971 are affected in Foxit Reader Enterprise 9.0.1.104 | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-341796 | Foxit Reader (2024.3.0.26795) |
| PATCH-341798 | Foxit PDF Reader (MSI) (2024.3.0.26795) (Formerly Foxit Reader Enterprise) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234