CVE-2019-20828: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 4, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.6. It has a buffer overflow because a looping correction does not occur after JavaScript updates Field APs.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.6
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.6

Event History

Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2019-20828.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-20828?

The severity level of CVE-2019-20828 is high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-20828?

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions before 9.6 are affected by CVE-2019-20828.

4

What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-20828?

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-20828 is caused by a buffer overflow.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-20828?

Yes, it is recommended to update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.6 or above to fix CVE-2019-20828.

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