CVE-2018-14250 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and PhantomPDF on Windows. It stems from a type confusion within the getAnnot method, triggered by malicious JavaScript, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) for a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, its high severity warrants attention.
| 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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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.
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