Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable Foxit Reader version can mishandle 3D U3D content embedded in PDFs, allowing a remote attacker to read memory beyond an allocated object. The victim must open a malicious PDF or visit a malicious page. Sources do not show active exploitation or a named fixed version in the provided bundle.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted document-handling risk, especially for teams receiving external PDFs. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but legacy affected installations should be removed or updated because PDF parsing flaws are useful in phishing chains.
Technical view
CVE-2018-10487 affects Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935. The flaw is a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read during parsing of embedded U3D files in PDF documents. ZDI notes the issue may disclose sensitive information and could support code execution when chained with other vulnerabilities.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems running Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935 that open PDFs or web content from untrusted sources. Organizations with legacy desktop builds or unmanaged PDF software are more likely to retain this exposure.
Exploitation context
User interaction is required. The cited description requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The bundle marks KEV as false, so there is no provided evidence of known active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The key technical condition is U3D parsing inside PDFs causing an out-of-bounds read. Provided sources do not include CVSS, exploit maturity, patch version, or proof of active exploitation. Do not assume broader Foxit products or versions are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Foxit Reader installations and identify version 9.0.0.29935.
- Check Foxit security bulletins for vendor-confirmed fixed versions or guidance.
- Upgrade or replace affected Foxit Reader installations according to vendor guidance.
- Avoid opening untrusted PDFs with affected Foxit Reader builds pending remediation.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any endpoint runs Foxit Reader 9.0.0.29935.
- Review software inventory for unmanaged or legacy Foxit Reader installations.
- Verify remediation against Foxit security bulletin guidance.
- Confirm users handling external PDFs are not using the affected build.
Public sources used
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-397CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Read
Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.