CVE-2019-13334: Foxit PhantomPDF Dwg2Pdf DXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 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 conversion of DXF files to PDF. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8774.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. 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 conversion of DXF files to PDF. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2019-13334?
CVE-2019-13334 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.5.0.20723.
How severe is CVE-2019-13334?
CVE-2019-13334 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can CVE-2019-13334 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2019-13334, the attacker would need the user to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-13334?
CVE-2019-13334 affects installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.5.0.20723.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13334?
To fix CVE-2019-13334, it is recommended to update to a version of Foxit PhantomPDF that includes the necessary security patches.