Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3961

8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability is present in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker convinces a user to open a specially crafted malicious file that targets the Creator property of the this.info object. Additionally, if the user has the browser plugin enabled, simply visiting a malicious website may also lead to the activation of this vulnerability, exposing the system to potential harm.

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

5% 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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