Vulnerability Details CVE-2018-3850
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader version 9.0.1.1049. 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 a browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.011
EPSS Ranking 76.9%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 8.8
CVSS v2 Score 6.8
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0532
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0532
Products affected by CVE-2018-3850
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cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:9.0.1.1049