CVE-2019-6729: Foxit Reader PDF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 19 2019(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware Phantompdf | <=9.3.0.10826 | |
| Foxitsoftware Reader | <=9.3.0.10826 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Foxit Reader | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Foxitsoftware Phantompdf | <=9.3.0.10826 | |
| Foxitsoftware Reader | <=9.3.0.10826 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Foxit Reader vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Foxit Reader vulnerability is CVE-2019-6729.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6729?
The severity of CVE-2019-6729 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability occurs within the processing of PDF files in Foxit Reader.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-6729?
Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.3.0.10826 are affected by CVE-2019-6729.
How can the CVE-2019-6729 vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2019-6729, a remote attacker would need the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
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