CVE-2018-1174: foxit foxit reader Improper Initialization
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-1174 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Initialization vulnerability in foxit foxit reader. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 17-05-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 bitmapDPI 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-5437.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
2.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.09 pp
From 2.60% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-665Improper InitializationThe product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Foxitsoftware2 products
- foxit_reader≤ 9.0.1.1049
- phantompdf≤ 9.0.1.1049
Foxit1 product
- foxit reader9.0.0.29935
2 vendors · 3 products