CVE-2019-13318: Foxit Reader Format String Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.5.0.20723. 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 the util.printf Javascript method. The application processes the %p parameter in the format string, allowing heap addresses to be returned to the script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8544.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected 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 the util.printf Javascript method. The application processes the %p parameter in the format string, allowing heap addresses to be returned to the script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-13318?
The severity of CVE-2019-13318 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2019-13318 affect Foxit Reader?
CVE-2019-13318 affects Foxit Reader version 9.5.0.20723 and can allow remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-13318?
The affected software for CVE-2019-13318 includes Foxit Reader version 9.5.0.20723 and Foxit Phantompdf versions between 8.3.10.42705 and 9.5.0.20723.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-13318?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-13318 is 134.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13318?
To fix CVE-2019-13318, users should update their Foxit Reader and Foxit Phantompdf software to the latest version available.