Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3945
8HIGH
Summary
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
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