Vulnerability Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 9.1.0.5096. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.2.0.9297 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.2.0.9297 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0607ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0607ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-3940?
CVE-2018-3940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's PDF Reader, version 9.1.0.5096. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object i...
How severe is CVE-2018-3940?
CVE-2018-3940 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-3940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader, Microsoft Windows.