CVE-2019-13319: Foxit Reader XFA Form Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 04 2019(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 XFA forms. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8669.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware Reader | <=9.5.0.20723 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Foxitsoftware Phantompdf | <=8.3.10.42705 | |
| Foxitsoftware Phantompdf | >=9.0<=9.5.0.20723 | |
| Foxit Reader |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-13319?
CVE-2019-13319 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.5.0.20723.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes Foxit Reader 9.5.0.20723 and Foxit Phantompdf 8.3.10.42705 to 9.5.0.20723.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13319?
The severity of CVE-2019-13319 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13319?
To fix CVE-2019-13319, users should update to a patched version of Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF provided by Foxit Software.
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