Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 setFocus type conversion

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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. This issue affects the function setFocus. The manipulation results in type conversion. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-14288. The attack can be launched 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). Affected is the function setFocus. 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 handling of arguments passed to the setFocus function. 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-5642.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/31/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-14288 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.

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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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