Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-9939
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. 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 handling of layout elements. 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 under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5373.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-9939
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-9939
1.57%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 88 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-9939
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-9939
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The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2018-9939
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Security Bulletins | Foxit SoftwarePatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-323
ZDI-18-323 | Zero Day InitiativeThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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