CVE-2018-1174

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 the bitmapDPI attribute of PrintParams objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5437.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2018-05-17 15:29

Updated : 2024-02-04 19:46


NVD link : CVE-2018-1174

Mitre link : CVE-2018-1174

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-1174


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Products Affected

foxitsoftware

  • foxit_reader
  • phantompdf
CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

CWE-665

Improper Initialization