First published: Wed Oct 03 2018(Updated: )
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 9.2.0.9297. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. 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 |
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Foxit PhantomPDF | <=9.2.0.9297 | |
Foxit Reader for Windows | <=9.2.0.9297 | |
Microsoft Windows |
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CVE-2018-3995 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
To fix CVE-2018-3995, update Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.2.0.9297.
CVE-2018-3995 affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.2.0.9297.
CVE-2018-3995 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in the JavaScript engine of affected PDF software.
Yes, CVE-2018-3995 can be exploited remotely when a user is tricked into opening a specially crafted PDF document.