Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 U3D Node Name information disclosure

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. The affected element is an unknown function of the component U3D Node Name Handler. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-10480. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 (Document Reader Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component U3D Node Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is 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 handling of the U3D Node Name buffer. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5401.

The bug was discovered 05/04/2018. The weakness was published 05/17/2018 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-10480 since 04/27/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for 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.

Similar entries are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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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