CVE-2018-3842
Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript Engine Uninitialized Pointer RCE Vulnerability
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 19, 2018, 7:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 4, 2023, 1:12 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2018-3842 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-3842.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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CVEs and Techniques used PDF as an attack vector.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2018-3842 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 04, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525 Third Party Advisory https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525 Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3 Talos AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 22, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 No Types Assigned http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525 No Types Assigned https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CWE CWE-824 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:9.0.1.1049:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 25, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-3842 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-3842
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.73 }} -0.14%
score
0.78786
percentile