Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-3842
An exploitable use of an uninitialized pointer vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine in Foxit PDF Reader version 9.0.1.1049. A specially crafted PDF document can lead to a dereference of an uninitialized pointer which, if under attacker control, can result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
Products affected by CVE-2018-3842
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:9.0.1.1049:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-3842
0.73%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 79 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-3842
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
Talos | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-3842
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The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-3842
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525
TALOS-2018-0525 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733
Foxit Reader Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTrackerBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942
Foxit Reader Multiple Remote Code Execution VulnerabilitiesBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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