Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader from Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3960

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-3960?

A use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader can occur due to improper handling of the Producer property within the this.info object. An attacker could exploit this flaw by enticing a user to open a specially crafted PDF file, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code. Additionally, if the browser plugin is active, merely visiting a malicious website may also trigger the vulnerability, posing a significant risk to users.

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Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Reader Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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