CVE-2018-3842: High severity foxit reader vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2018

Updated

An exploitable use of an uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine in Foxit PDF Reader version 9.0.1.1049. A specially crafted PDF document can lead to a dereference of an uninitialized pointer which, if under attacker control, can result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader=9.0.1.1049

Event History

Apr 19, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3842?

CVE-2018-3842 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3842?

To fix CVE-2018-3842, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2018-3842?

CVE-2018-3842 affects Foxit Reader version 9.0.1.1049.

What kind of attack can be performed using CVE-2018-3842?

An attacker can craft a specially designed PDF document that exploits CVE-2018-3842 to execute arbitrary code.

Can CVE-2018-3842 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3842 can be exploited remotely through the distribution of a malicious PDF file.