CVE-2019-5006: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 3, 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.
Affected Software
7 affected components
All of the following
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<9.4
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.4
Microsoft Windows
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<9.4
Microsoft Windows
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What is the nature of CVE-2019-5006 vulnerability?
CVE-2019-5006 is a NULL pointer dereference issue that occurs during PDF parsing.
4
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.
5
Does CVE-2019-5006 affect Mac or Linux users?
No, CVE-2019-5006 specifically affects Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF on Windows systems only.