What is the severity of CVE-2019-5131?

CVE-2019-5131 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5131?

To fix CVE-2019-5131, upgrade to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF that address this vulnerability.

What versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2019-5131?

CVE-2019-5131 affects Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF up to and including version 9.7.0.29435.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5131?

CVE-2019-5131 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Can CVE-2019-5131 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-5131 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF document.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5131

high

8.8

CWE

416

16/1/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5131: 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-2019-0920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5131?
CVE-2019-5131 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5131?
To fix CVE-2019-5131, upgrade to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader or Foxit PhantomPDF that address this vulnerability.
What versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2019-5131?
CVE-2019-5131 affects Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF up to and including version 9.7.0.29435.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5131?
CVE-2019-5131 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2019-5131 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5131 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF document.

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