Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 getPageNumWords type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. Impacted is the function getPageNumWords. Such manipulation leads to type conversion. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14278. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 (Document Reader Software). Affected by this issue is the function getPageNumWords. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. Impacted is 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 getPageNumWords 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-6058.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/31/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-14278 since 07/16/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details 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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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 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-14278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122402
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2018 07:43
Updated: 03/11/2020 19:34
Changes: 08/01/2018 07:43 (61), 03/11/2020 19:34 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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