CVE-2018-9962 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049 and Foxit PhantomPDF. It stems from improper validation of an object's existence during the parsing of an Annotation's author attribute, allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a network-based attack with low complexity but requiring user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file). There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 9.0.1.1049CPE 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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