This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.0.1.1049. 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 FlateDecode streams. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5763.
The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.
The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized.
| Link | Tags |
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| https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-742 | third party advisory vdb entry |
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | patch vendor advisory |