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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows |
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The severity of ZDI-19-426 is classified as medium, indicating a potential risk of information disclosure.
To mitigate ZDI-19-426, ensure you are using the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF and apply any available security patches.
Exploiting ZDI-19-426 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF.
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
ZDI-19-426 affects specific vulnerable installations of Foxit PhantomPDF, so it's important to verify your version for potential exposure.