CVE-2018-14298 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit Reader 9.0.1.5096 and PhantomPDF that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability, stemming from the processing of Ink annotations, requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk, enabling an attacker to achieve code execution under the current process's context. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| 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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