High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Oct 2, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-3957
CVE-2018-3957
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. A use-after-free condition can occur when accessing the Keywords property of the this.info object. 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.
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Affected products
2- Range: = 9.1.0.5096
- Range: Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096.
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0628nvdThird Party Advisory
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