VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-1175

CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM

EPSS probability2.57%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2018-05-17

Last modified2026-06-17

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. 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 the interactive attribute of PrintParams objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5438.

Weakness classification

CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CWE-665: Improper Initialization

Primary references

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com — Patch, Vendor Advisory
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Patch, Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry