Intrusion PreventionFoxit.Reader.Annotation.delay.Use.After.Free
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free Vulnerability in Foxit Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted request.
Affected Products
Foxit Software Foxit Reader 9.2.0.9297 and earlier
Foxit Software PhantomPDF 8.3.7.38093 and earlier
Foxit Software PhantomPDF 9.2.0.9297 and earlier
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php#content-2018
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:medium:high |
| 2019-02-15 | 14.554 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2018-12-19 | 13.511 |
| ID | 47196 |
| Created | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Updated | Jun 05, 2019 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-17682 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 1.23% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux, MacOS |
| Affected App | Other |