CVE-2018-3842 Null dereference in Foxit
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious PDF file in Foxit PDF Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-3842?
CVE-2018-3842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 19 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-824
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-3842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wmv-527f-7jxv.