CVE-2019-6755: Foxit Reader ConvertToPDF BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2019
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 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 ConvertToPDFx86.dll. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7613.

Other sources

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 ConvertToPDFx86.dll. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Foxit Reader
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
Feb 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability identifier for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability identifier for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-6755.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-6755?

The severity level of CVE-2019-6755 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6755?

Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.4.1.16828 and Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 8.3.9.41099 and versions between 9.0.0 and 9.4.1.16828 are affected.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 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.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by this vulnerability.

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