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CVE-2019-6735: Foxit Reader PDF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 19 2019(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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 CVE ID for this vulnerability?

    The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-6735.

  • What is the title of this vulnerability?

    The title of this vulnerability is 'Foxit Reader PDF Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2019-6735?

    The severity level of CVE-2019-6735 is medium with a score of 6.5.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2019-6735?

    Foxit Reader versions up to 9.3.0.10826 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.3.0.10826 are affected by this vulnerability.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

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