CVE-2019-6729
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CVE-2019-6729 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. EPSS estimates a 3.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7423.
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 | <= 9.3.0.10826 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.3.0.10826 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-135/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-135/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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