Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3941

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Foxit PDF Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-3941?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader, specifically impacting version 9.1.0.5096. This flaw allows attackers to exploit a poorly managed memory allocation by crafting a malicious PDF file. When a user opens this specially designed document, it can lead to the reuse of previously freed memory objects, resulting in the potential execution of arbitrary code. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must deceive the user into opening the malicious PDF.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/T...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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