PT-2018-16331 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader

Published 2018-08-01 · Updated 2023-02-02 · CVE-2018-3939

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Software's PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096

Description A use-after-free issue in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader can be exploited, allowing arbitrary code execution when a specially crafted PDF document is opened. This can happen when a user is tricked into opening a malicious file. Additionally, if the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the issue.

Recommendations For Foxit Software's PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096, consider disabling the JavaScript engine as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Avoid opening suspicious PDF files from untrusted sources, and disable the browser plugin extension to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-3939

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 4

• 🔥 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0606 · Exploit
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3939 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-3939 · Vendor Advisory