Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3966

8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader, allowing attackers to exploit the memory handling of the application. When a specially crafted PDF document is opened, it can exploit a previously freed object, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Users may inadvertently activate this vulnerability by opening malicious PDF files or visiting compromised websites with the browser plugin enabled.

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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