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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2019-17144: Foxit PhantomPDF Dwg2Pdf DWG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 conversion of DWG 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-9274.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF=9.6.0.25114
Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-17144?

    CVE-2019-17144 has a high severity rating as it allows remote code execution on affected installations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-17144?

    To fix CVE-2019-17144, update Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-17144?

    Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • What versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by CVE-2019-17144?

    CVE-2019-17144 affects Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.6.0.25114.

  • What type of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2019-17144?

    CVE-2019-17144 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system of an affected user.

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