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CVE-2018-17640

8.8 · HIGH

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.2.0.9297.

Published Jan 24, 2019CWE-416EPSS 3.92%

Overview

CVE-2018-17640 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.2.0.9297. 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 Form count property. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6477.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1217/Refwww.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1217/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17640?

CVE-2018-17640 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-17640?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-17640?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-17640?

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