Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 U3D Model Node information disclosure

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A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component U3D Model Node Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-10476. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component U3D Model Node Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 parsing of U3D Model Node structures. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5395.

The bug was discovered 05/04/2018. The weakness was released 05/17/2018 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-10476 since 04/27/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Document Reader Software

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• Foxit

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• Reader

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• 9.0.0.29935

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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