CVE-2018-10477 Memory corruption in Foxit Reader

High 8.8 Published 17 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious files due to improper validation in U3D parsing.

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-2018-10477?

CVE-2018-10477 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 17 May 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

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. 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 parsing of U3D Chain Index objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5396.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10477?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10477?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10477 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2018-10477 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10477 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fc9h-7843-rfh3.