CVE-2018-19342 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability has been discovered in the Foxit Reader version 9.3.0.10826, specifically in the u3d plugin 9.3.0.10809, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service or access sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2018-19342

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Foxit Reader that can be exploited to trigger a denial of service attack or access sensitive data.

What is CVE-2018-19342?

The vulnerability exists in the u3d plugin 9.3.0.10809 (plugins\U3DBrowser.fpi) in Foxit Reader 9.3.0.10826. Attackers can exploit this flaw to remotely cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information by using a U3D sample.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19342

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack or access sensitive information through a specific plugin in Foxit Reader.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19342

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The u3d plugin 9.3.0.10809 in Foxit Reader 9.3.0.10826 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information due to an issue with a "Read Access Violation starting at U3DBrowser+0x000000000000347a."

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Foxit Reader
Version: 9.3.0.10826

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by utilizing a U3D sample to trigger a denial of service or access sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the u3d plugin in Foxit Reader if not required.
Regularly update Foxit Reader to the latest version.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and avoiding suspicious files.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Foxit Reader to address this vulnerability.