Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 importAnFDF type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. This affects the function importAnFDF. The manipulation results in type conversion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14264. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function importAnFDF. 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. CVE summarizes:

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 importAnFDF method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-6027.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2018. The weakness was presented 07/31/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-14264 since 07/16/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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.

See VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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07/16/2018 🔍
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07/31/2018 +11 days 🔍
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08/01/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/11/2020 +588 days 🔍

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Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
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CVE: CVE-2018-14264 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14264
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122388
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Created: 08/01/2018 07:43
Updated: 03/11/2020 17:14
Changes: 08/01/2018 07:43 (61), 03/11/2020 17:14 (2)
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