Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3958
8HIGH
Summary
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
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