CVE-2019-6733: Foxit PhantomPDF PDF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Mar 19, 2019
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. 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 handling 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Foxit PhantomPDF
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.3.0.10826
Foxitsoftware Reader<=9.3.0.10826
Microsoft Windows
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.3.0.10826
Foxitsoftware Reader<=9.3.0.10826
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6733?

CVE-2019-6733 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its remote information disclosure capabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6733?

To mitigate CVE-2019-6733, users should upgrade to a version of Foxit PhantomPDF or Foxit Reader that is newer than 9.3.0.10826.

3

What type of attacks are associated with CVE-2019-6733?

CVE-2019-6733 enables remote attackers to disclose sensitive information, requiring user interaction to exploit.

4

Which versions of Foxit software are affected by CVE-2019-6733?

CVE-2019-6733 affects Foxit PhantomPDF and Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.3.0.10826.

5

Is user interaction necessary to exploit CVE-2019-6733?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to trigger CVE-2019-6733.

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