n exploitable type confusion vulnerability exists in the way Foxit PDF Reader version 9.0.1.1049 parses files with associated file annotations. A specially crafted PDF document can lead to an object of invalid type to be dereferenced, which can potentially lead to sensitive memory disclosure, and possibly to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0526 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0526 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 - Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 - Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0526 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Published : 2018-04-19 19:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 04:06
NVD link : CVE-2018-3843
Mitre link : CVE-2018-3843
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-3843
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