Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 addPageOpenJSMessage type conversion

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A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function addPageOpenJSMessage. Performing a manipulation results in type conversion. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-14243. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 (Document Reader Software). This affects the function addPageOpenJSMessage. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 addPageOpenJSMessage method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. The attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6006.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/31/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14243 since 07/16/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 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.

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• Document Reader Software

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• Foxit

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• Reader

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• 9.0.1.1049

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• free

Website

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

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