CVE-2018-3924 Details
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.5096. 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 into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0588 | CVE | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041353 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0588 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041353 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| foxitsoftware foxit reader | <= 9.1.0.5096 |
CPE
Remediation
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| foxitsoftware phantompdf | <= 9.1.0.5096 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 19, 2022 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 3, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |