First published: Fri Oct 25 2019(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.6.0.25114. 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 script within a Calculate action of a text field. 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-9044.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit PhantomPDF | =9.6.0.25114 | |
Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows |
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CVE-2019-17141 is rated as high severity due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2019-17141, upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version provided by Foxit Software.
The impact of CVE-2019-17141 includes potential arbitrary code execution on affected installations with user interaction.
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
CVE-2019-17141 affects Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.6.0.25114.