CVE-2018-3842
Estado: ModificadaAlta (8.8)—
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.
CVSS
- Versión: 3.1
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Puntuación base: 8.8
Probabilidad de explotación (EPSS)
- Probabilidad de explotación en los próximos 30 días: 3.16%
- Percentil entre todas las CVEs puntuadas: 88
- Fecha de la puntuación: 7/10/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, de FIRST) estima la probabilidad de que una vulnerabilidad sea explotada en 30 días. Complementa a CVSS (impacto) y a CISA KEV (explotación confirmada).
Tecnologías afectadas (1)
CWE
- CWE-824
Referencias
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0525
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