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National Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2018-3843 Detail

Description

An 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.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 Broken Link  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
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 
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 
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0526 Exploit  Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-704 Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2018-3843
NVD Published Date:
04/19/2018
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Talos