CVE-2018-9958
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
86.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 handling of Text Annotations. When setting the point attribute, the process does not properly validate the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5620.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-9958?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 handling of Text Annotations. When setting the point attribute, the process does not properly validate the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5620.
Is CVE-2018-9958 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-9958 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 86.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-9958?
CVE-2018-9958 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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