What is the severity of CVE-2019-5130?

CVE-2019-5130 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5130?

To fix CVE-2019-5130, update Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.7.0.29435.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5130?

CVE-2019-5130 is a use-after-free vulnerability that affects the JavaScript engine of Foxit software.

What impact does CVE-2019-5130 have on users?

CVE-2019-5130 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on the victim's system.

Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2019-5130?

CVE-2019-5130 affects Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.7.0.29435 and earlier.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5130

high

8.8

CWE

416

16/1/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5130: Use After Free

First published: Thu Jan 16 2020(Updated: )

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader version 9.7.0.29435. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, 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	<=9.7.0.29435
Foxit Reader for Windows	<=9.7.0.29435

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0935

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5130?
CVE-2019-5130 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5130?
To fix CVE-2019-5130, update Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version beyond 9.7.0.29435.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5130?
CVE-2019-5130 is a use-after-free vulnerability that affects the JavaScript engine of Foxit software.
What impact does CVE-2019-5130 have on users?
CVE-2019-5130 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on the victim's system.
Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2019-5130?
CVE-2019-5130 affects Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF version 9.7.0.29435 and earlier.

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