CVE-2018-3943
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CVE-2018-3943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 9.1.0.5096. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 9.1.0.5096. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.2.0.9297 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.2.0.9297 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0610Third Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0610Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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