Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3945

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-3945?

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader, specifically in version 9.1.0.5096. This vulnerability can be triggered when a specially crafted PDF document is opened by the user. It allows an attacker to exploit a rehoused object in memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. To exploit this issue, the attacker relies on social engineering tactics to convince the user to open the maliciously crafted PDF file, which can compromise the security of the user's system.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096

References

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