What is the severity of CVE-2019-5031?

CVE-2019-5031 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5031?

To fix CVE-2019-5031, upgrade Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.4.1.16829 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2019-5031?

CVE-2019-5031 affects Foxit PDF Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.4.1.16828.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5031?

CVE-2019-5031 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the JavaScript engine.

Can CVE-2019-5031 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-5031 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted PDF document.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5031

high

8.8

CWE

770 703

2/10/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5031

First published: Wed Oct 02 2019(Updated: )

An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader, version 9.4.1.16828. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger an out-of-memory condition which isn't handled properly, resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF	<=9.4.1.16828
Foxit Reader for Windows	<=9.4.1.16828

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0793

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5031?
CVE-2019-5031 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5031?
To fix CVE-2019-5031, upgrade Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to version 9.4.1.16829 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2019-5031?
CVE-2019-5031 affects Foxit PDF Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.4.1.16828.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5031?
CVE-2019-5031 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the JavaScript engine.
Can CVE-2019-5031 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5031 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted PDF document.

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