CVE-2018-9981 Null dereference in Foxit Reader
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious U3D files in Foxit Reader due to uninitialized pointer access.
- 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-2018-9981?
CVE-2018-9981 is a high-severity 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 files. 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-5431.
Weakness: CWE-824
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9981?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.
How do I fix CVE-2018-9981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-9981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c4px-r9fx-h568.