CVE-2018-3956

HIGH

Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader < 9.3.0.10826 - Out-of-bounds Read via XFA Element Attributes

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the handling of certain XFA element attributes of Foxit Software's PDF Reader version 9.1.0.5096. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger an out-of-bounds read, which can disclose sensitive memory content and aid in exploitation when coupled with another vulnerability. 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.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0626

Scores

CVSS v3 7.1
EPSS 0.4957
EPSS Percentile 98.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-125
Status published
Products (2)
foxitsoftware/phantompdf < 9.3.0.10826
foxitsoftware/reader < 9.3.0.10826
Published Jan 30, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026