Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit PhantomPDF Software
CVE-2018-17706

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Status
Foxit PhantomPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2018

Summary

A vulnerability in Foxit PhantomPDF allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the software. This issue arises due to improper validation of user-supplied data within the fxhtml2pdf component, which can lead to memory access beyond the allocated buffer. Attackers must entice users to interact with malicious web pages or files to exploit this flaw. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute code within the context of the affected process, posing significant security risks to users.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PhantomPDF Phantom PDF 9.1.5096

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
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https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1095
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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