CVE-2018-14244 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and PhantomPDF, stemming from a type confusion flaw in the calculateNow method. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. This vulnerability is rated as high severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits like Metasploit or ExploitDB entries are available, and there's minimal community discussion, its potential for arbitrary code execution makes it a significant concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.1.0.5096CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.1.0.5096CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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