VDB-117901 · CVE-2018-9943 · Qualys 370955

Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 openList type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function openList. This manipulation causes type conversion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-9943. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 (Document Reader Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function openList. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 openList method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5377.

The bug was discovered 04/20/2018. The weakness was released 05/17/2018 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-9943 since 04/10/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 27 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370955 (Foxit Reader sensitive information disclosure vulnerability).

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. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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OpenVAS ID: 861522
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities-Apr18 (Windows)
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Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-9943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117901
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2018 22:23
Updated: 07/14/2024 17:45
Changes: 05/17/2018 22:23 (62), 02/06/2020 16:51 (3), 07/14/2024 17:45 (18)
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