CVE-2018-10303 Use after free in n/a

High 8.8 Published 23 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-10303?

CVE-2018-10303 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 23 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A use-after-free in Foxit Reader before 9.1 and PhantomPDF before 9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka iDefense ID V-y0nqfutlf3.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10303?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10303?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10303 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2018-10303 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10303 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7w3-fqf5-x6qh.