What is the severity of CVE-2019-5145?

CVE-2019-5145 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5145?

To resolve CVE-2019-5145, you should update Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to a version later than 9.7.0.29435.

What software is affected by CVE-2019-5145?

CVE-2019-5145 affects Foxit Reader for Windows and Foxit PhantomPDF, specifically versions up to and including 9.7.0.29435.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5145?

CVE-2019-5145 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted PDF documents.

Can CVE-2019-5145 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2019-5145 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine if the malicious PDF is opened.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5145

high

8.8

CWE

416

16/1/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5145: Use After Free

First published: Thu Jan 16 2020(Updated: )

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of 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-2019-0934

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5145?
CVE-2019-5145 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5145?
To resolve CVE-2019-5145, you should update Foxit PDF Reader or PhantomPDF to a version later than 9.7.0.29435.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-5145?
CVE-2019-5145 affects Foxit Reader for Windows and Foxit PhantomPDF, specifically versions up to and including 9.7.0.29435.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5145?
CVE-2019-5145 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted PDF documents.
Can CVE-2019-5145 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2019-5145 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine if the malicious PDF is opened.

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