Foxit PDF Reader 9.0.1.1049 Javascript Engine PDF Document use after free
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 9.0.1.1049 (Document Reader Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component Javascript Engine. The manipulation as part of a PDF Document leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of 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 the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
The bug was discovered 04/19/2018. The weakness was shared 06/04/2018 by Aleksandar Nikolic with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-3853 since 01/02/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 109398 (Foxit PhantomPDF < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370903 (Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (109398). The entries 116930, 116931, 116975 and 116976 are related to this item.
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Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 109398
Nessus Name: Foxit PhantomPDF < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 55747
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities-Apr18 (Windows)
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Timeline
01/02/2018 🔍04/19/2018 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: foxitsoftware.comAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Aleksandar Nikolic
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-3853 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1040733
SecurityFocus: 103942 - Foxit Reader Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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Entry
Created: 06/05/2018 10:29Updated: 03/21/2023 14:40
Changes: 06/05/2018 10:29 (75), 03/31/2020 17:34 (5), 03/21/2023 14:37 (4), 03/21/2023 14:40 (12)
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