CVE-2018-3966 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-3966 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 03/10/2018 | CVE Updated: 16/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: talos | Vendor: Foxit Software | Product: Foxit PDF Reader
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-3966 Description

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software\'s Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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CWE Name: remote code execution
Source: Foxit Software

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