CVE-2019-20825: Critical severity foxit phantompdf vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.11. It has an out-of-bounds write when Internet Explorer is used.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<8.3.11

Event History

Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20825?

The severity of CVE-2019-20825 is classified as high due to the potential for exploitation leading to system compromise.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20825?

To fix CVE-2019-20825, upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.11 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20825?

CVE-2019-20825 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that occurs when using Internet Explorer.

4

Which versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are affected by CVE-2019-20825?

Versions of Foxit PhantomPDF prior to 8.3.11 are affected by CVE-2019-20825.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-20825?

Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2019-20825; updating the software is the recommended action.

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