Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3962
8HIGH
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. This issue arises when the CreationDate property of the this.info object is accessed. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must entice a user to open a specially crafted PDF file. Additionally, if the browser plugin extension is enabled, merely visiting a malicious site can lead to the triggering of this vulnerability.
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