What is the severity of CVE-2018-3958?

The severity of CVE-2018-3958 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3958?

To fix CVE-2018-3958, update your Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to the latest version available that is above 9.2.0.9297.

What software is affected by CVE-2018-3958?

CVE-2018-3958 affects Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096 and earlier, as well as Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.1.0.5096 and earlier.

How is CVE-2018-3958 exploited?

CVE-2018-3958 can be exploited when an attacker tricks the user into opening a specially crafted PDF file.

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in CVE-2018-3958?

A use-after-free vulnerability, as seen in CVE-2018-3958, occurs when the program continues to use memory that has already been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the application.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-3958

high

CWE

416

2/10/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-3958: Use After Free

First published: Tue Oct 02 2018(Updated: )

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. A use-after-free condition can occur when accessing the Subject property of the this.info object. 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.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF	<=9.2.0.9297
Foxit Reader for Windows	<=9.2.0.9297
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3958?
The severity of CVE-2018-3958 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3958?
To fix CVE-2018-3958, update your Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to the latest version available that is above 9.2.0.9297.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-3958?
CVE-2018-3958 affects Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096 and earlier, as well as Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.1.0.5096 and earlier.
How is CVE-2018-3958 exploited?
CVE-2018-3958 can be exploited when an attacker tricks the user into opening a specially crafted PDF file.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in CVE-2018-3958?
A use-after-free vulnerability, as seen in CVE-2018-3958, occurs when the program continues to use memory that has already been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the application.

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