Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3957

8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A critical use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. This flaw occurs specifically when the Keywords property of the this.info object is accessed. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by enticing users to open specially crafted malicious files. Furthermore, if the browser plugin extension for the PDF reader is enabled, visiting a compromised website could also trigger this vulnerability. Proper user awareness and software updates are crucial to mitigating these risks.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Reader Foxit Software 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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