SRC-2018-0027 : Foxit Reader DataView Uninitialized Object Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE ID:
CVE-2018-17781
CVSS Score:
4.3, (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Affected Vendors:
Foxit
Affected Products:
Foxit Reader
Vulnerability Details:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. 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 data views. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
Vendor Response:
Foxit has issued an update to correct these vulnerabilities. More details can be found at:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Disclosure Timeline:
- 2018-04-09 - Vulnerability reported to iDefense
- 2018-04-11 - Verified and acquired by iDefense
- 2018-09-28 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Proof of Concept:
Credit:
This vulnerability was discovered by Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite
Acknowledgments:
Source Incite would like to acknowledge iDefense's Vulnerability Contributor Program for the help with co-ordination of this vulnerability.