CVE-2019-5006: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Jan 03 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.4 on Windows. It is a NULL pointer dereference during PDF parsing.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit Reader | <9.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Foxit PhantomPDF | <9.4 | |
| All of | ||
| Foxit Reader | <9.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Foxit PhantomPDF | <9.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5006?
CVE-2019-5006 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5006?
To fix CVE-2019-5006, users should update Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.4 or later.
What is the nature of CVE-2019-5006 vulnerability?
CVE-2019-5006 is a NULL pointer dereference issue that occurs during PDF parsing.
Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2019-5006?
CVE-2019-5006 affects all versions of Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF prior to 9.4 on Windows.
Does CVE-2019-5006 affect Mac or Linux users?
No, CVE-2019-5006 specifically affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF on Windows systems only.
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