SRC-2018-0027 : Foxit Reader DataView Uninitialized Object Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vulnerability Details:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. 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 data views. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Vendors:

Foxit

Affected Products:

Foxit Reader

Vendor Response:

Foxit has issued an update to correct these vulnerabilities. More details can be found at:
<https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php&gt;