Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3964

8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader, specifically in version 9.1.0.5096. This issue can be exploited when a specially crafted PDF document is opened, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The attacker must convince the user to open the malicious document; alternatively, if the browser plugin for Foxit PDF Reader is enabled, visiting a compromised website could also trigger this vulnerability, leading to potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096

References

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

16% 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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