Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader by Foxit Software
CVE-2018-3994
8HIGH
Summary
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader. When a specially crafted PDF document is opened, it can lead to a previously freed memory object being reused, which can cause arbitrary code execution. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability by tricking users into opening malicious PDF files, or it can also be triggered through a compromised browser plugin when visiting malicious websites.
Affected Version(s)
Foxit PDF Reader 9.2.0.9297
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