CVE-2018-7406 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious PDFs with crafted U3D images due to improper array indexing validation.
- 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-2018-7406?
CVE-2018-7406 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, published on 24 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
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader before 9.1 and PhantomPDF before 9.1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 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 u3d images inside of a pdf. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an array indexing issue. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.
Weakness: CWE-129
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7406?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7406 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-2018-7406 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7406 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w6x-rf3h-52m2.