Foxit PhantomPDF/Reader up to 9.2 Annotation Object use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader up to 9.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation as part of Annotation Object can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-17608. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader up to 9.2 (Document Reader Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation as part of a Annotation Object leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader before 9.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) because properties of Annotation objects are mishandled. This relates to one of five distinct types of Annotation objects.

The bug was discovered 09/28/2018. The weakness was released 09/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17608 since 09/28/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-93200, VDB-93201, VDB-93202 and VDB-93203. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PhantomPDF/Reader 9.3

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124576
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2018 15:06
Updated: 03/28/2020 07:01
Changes: 09/28/2018 15:06 (62), 03/28/2020 07:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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