HIGH

CVE-2018-3924

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

48.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
8/1/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3924?

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.

Is CVE-2018-3924 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-3924 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 48.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-3924?

CVE-2018-3924 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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