CVE-2018-3996
High
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 9.2.0.9297. 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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductFoxitsoftware Reader
PublishedOct 8, 2018
First seenOct 8, 2018
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| foxitsoftware reader | v ≤ 9.2.0.9297 | — |
| foxitsoftware phantompdf | v ≤ 9.2.0.9297 | — |
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