PT-2018-16358 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader

Published 2018-10-03 · Updated 2023-02-02 · CVE-2018-3993

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 PDF Reader version 9.2.0.9297

Description A use-after-free issue in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader can be triggered by a specially crafted PDF document, leading to arbitrary code execution. This can occur when a user opens a malicious file. Additionally, if the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the issue.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader version 9.2.0.9297, consider disabling the JavaScript engine in the PDF reader as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Avoid opening suspicious PDF files from untrusted sources, and restrict access to malicious websites when the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Exploit

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-3993

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 5

• 🔥 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0661 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3993 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-3993 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1041769 · Note