CVE-2019-6758: Foxit Reader ConvertToPDF JPG File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.4.16811. 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 validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7701.
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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 ConvertToPDFx86.dll. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-6758.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
Foxit Reader versions up to 9.4.1.16828 and Phantompdf versions up to 8.3.9.41099 and between 9.0.0 and 9.4.1.16828 are affected.
How severe is CVE-2019-6758?
CVE-2019-6758 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
It is recommended to update to the latest version of Foxit Reader or Phantompdf to fix this vulnerability.