CVE-2019-17143: Foxit PhantomPDF Dwg2Pdf DWG File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2019
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 parsing of DWG files. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9273.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 parsing of DWG files. 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf=9.6.0.25114
Foxit PhantomPDF

Event History

Oct 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17143?

CVE-2019-17143 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-17143?

To fix CVE-2019-17143, you should update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.6.0.25115 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2019-17143 involve?

CVE-2019-17143 involves a remote information disclosure attack that requires user interaction.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2019-17143?

CVE-2019-17143 specifically affects Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.6.0.25114.

5

Do I need to open a file to be affected by CVE-2019-17143?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2019-17143 by opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page.

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