Use After Free in Foxit Reader
CVE-2018-9958
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…
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.865 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Foxit Reader — versions 9.0.1.1049
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-342 (x_refsource_MISC)
- 44941 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- 45269 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160240/Foxit-Reader-9.0.1.1049-Arbitrary-Code-Exe… (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-9958?
- CVE-2018-9958 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader, classified under Use After Free. Published 2018-05-17.
- Is CVE-2018-9958 known to be exploited?
- 10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.