Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3958

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-3958?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader, specifically in version 9.1.0.5096. This issue arises when the Subject property of the this.info object is accessed improperly. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing users to open a specially crafted malicious file. Additionally, if the browser plugin extension is enabled, merely visiting a malicious website can trigger the vulnerability, posing significant security 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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