Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3962

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2018-3962?

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

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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