PT-2019-13139 · Foxit+1 · Foxit Reader+1

Published 2019-09-29 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2019-13124

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader versions 9.6.0.25114 and earlier

Description The issue involves two unique RecursiveCall bugs in the V8 JavaScript engine, where 3 functions cause Uncontrolled Recursion, leading to exhaustion of available stack memory.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader versions 9.6.0.25114 and earlier, consider disabling the V8 JavaScript engine as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict the use of functions that may trigger the Uncontrolled Recursion to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Uncontrolled Recursion

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-674

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-13124

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

V8 Javascript Engine

References · 3

• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-13124 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13124 · Security Note