CVE-2019-6752: Foxit PhantomPDF HTML2PDF HTML Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2019
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.3.10826. 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 parsing of PDF documents. 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 object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7620.

Other sources

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 parsing of PDF documents. 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 object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Foxit PhantomPDF
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=9.4.1.16828
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=8.3.9.41099
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf>=9.0.0<=9.4.1.16828
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6752?

CVE-2019-6752 has a medium severity rating allowing potential sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6752?

To fix CVE-2019-6752, update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 9.4.1.16828 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-6752?

CVE-2019-6752 affects Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to 9.4.1.16828.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-6752?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2019-6752 by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

What information can be disclosed through CVE-2019-6752?

CVE-2019-6752 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from vulnerable installations.

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