PT-2018-12396 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Mr_Me + 1 · Published 2018-07-19 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2018-14281

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 9.0.1.1049

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the exportData XFA function due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data. This can lead to writing arbitrary files into attacker-controlled locations, allowing an attacker to execute code under the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 9.0.1.1049, consider disabling the exportData XFA function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to potentially malicious files and websites to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Protection Mechanism Failure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

CWE-693

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-14281

ZDI-18-741

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-741 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14281 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-14281 · Vendor Advisory