PT-2018-16359 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader

Published 2018-10-03 · Updated 2023-02-02 · CVE-2018-3994

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 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 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. Restrict access to malicious PDF files and avoid visiting untrusted websites when the browser plugin extension is enabled.

Exploit

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-3994

Affected Products

Foxit Pdf Reader

References · 5

• 🔥 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0662 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3994 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-3994 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1041769 · Note