CVE-2019-5126
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CVE-2019-5126 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader, version 9.7.0.29435. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader, version 9.7.0.29435. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 9.7.0.29435 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.7.0.29435 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0915Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0915Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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