CVE-2019-13328: Foxit Reader AcroForm Field Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 fields within Acroform objects. 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-8913.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 fields within Acroform objects. 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.
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What is the vulnerability ID of this Foxit Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Foxit Reader vulnerability is CVE-2019-13328.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Foxit Reader AcroForm Field Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-13328?
The severity level of CVE-2019-13328 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions up to and including 9.6.0.25114 of Foxit Reader are affected by this vulnerability.
What actions are required to exploit this vulnerability?
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.