# CVE-2018-3957: A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096.

- Severity: CVSS 8.0 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-10-02 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Foxit Foxit PDF Reader: Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader 9.1.0.5096.

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Foxit Foxit PDF Reader, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041769
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0628

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