CVE-2018-1175: foxit foxit reader Improper Initialization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2018-1175 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Initialization vulnerability in foxit foxit reader. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-05-2018
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last 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 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.

• 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.