CVE-2018-3956
Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the handling of certain XFA element attributes of Foxit Softwares 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.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.1
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
16.06
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3956,CVE-2018-18688,CVE-2018-18689 are fixed in Foxit PhantomPDF 8.3.9 | Windows |
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3956,CVE-2018-18688,CVE-2018-18689 are fixed in Foxit Reader (9.4.1.16828) | Windows |
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3956,CVE-2018-18688,CVE-2018-18689 are fixed in Foxit Reader (9.4.0) | Windows |
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3956,CVE-2018-18688,CVE-2018-18689 are fixed in Foxit Reader Enterprise (9.4.1.16828) | Windows |
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3956,CVE-2018-18688,CVE-2018-18689 are fixed in Foxit Reader Enterprise (9.4.0) | Windows |
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2018-3956,CVE-2018-18688,CVE-2018-18689 are fixed in Foxit PhantomPDF (9.4.0.16811) | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Foxit PhantomPDF 8 (ML) 8.0.5 | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (EXE) 8.0.5 | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (ML) (EXE) 8.0.5 | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (ML) (MSI) 8.0.5 | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (MSI) 8.0.5 | Windows |
| Multiple Vulnerabilities are affected in Foxit PhantomPDF Slim 8.0.5 | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Foxit Reader (9.4.1.16828) | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Foxit Reader Enterprise (9.4.1.16828) | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Foxit Reader (9.4.0) | Windows |
| Multiple vulnerabilities are fixed in Foxit Reader Enterprise (9.4.0) | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-311625 | Foxit PhantomPDF 8 (8.3.12.47136) |
| PATCH-308917 | Foxit Reader (9.4.1.16828) |
| PATCH-308710 | Foxit Reader (9.4.0) |
| PATCH-308925 | Foxit Reader Enterprise (9.4.1.16828) |
| PATCH-308712 | Foxit Reader Enterprise (9.4.0) |
| PATCH-308755 | Foxit PhantomPDF (9.4.0.16811) |
| PATCH-311706 | Foxit PhantomPDF 8 ML (8.3.12.47136) |
| PATCH-317726 | Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (EXE) (9.7.5.29616) |
| PATCH-317727 | Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (ML) (EXE) (9.7.5.29616) |
| PATCH-317728 | Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (ML) (MSI) (9.7.5.29616) |
| PATCH-317729 | Foxit PhantomPDF 9 (MSI) (9.7.5.29616) |
| PATCH-306313 | Foxit PhantomPDF (MSI) (8.3.2) (Formerly Foxit PhantomPDF Slim) |
| PATCH-347386 | Foxit Reader (2025.1.0.27937) |
| PATCH-347385 | Foxit PDF Reader (MSI) (2025.1.0.27937) |
| PATCH-347386 | Foxit Reader (2025.1.0.27937) |
| PATCH-347385 | Foxit PDF Reader (MSI) (2025.1.0.27937) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234