CVE-2018-14282

Published Jul 31, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
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 FlateDecode streams. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5763.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-6204 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 FlateDecode streams. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5763.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:21 AM
Reserved
Jul 16, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 31, 2018, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:40 AM