CVE-2019-17136: Foxit PhantomPDF Dwg2Pdf DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 read 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-8776.
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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 read 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 the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-17136.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Foxit PhantomPDF Dwg2Pdf DXF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17136?
The severity of CVE-2019-17136 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-17136?
Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.5.0.20723 is affected by CVE-2019-17136.
How can CVE-2019-17136 be exploited?
CVE-2019-17136 can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction.