PT-2019-13268 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Published 2019-09-29 · Updated 2023-02-16 · CVE-2019-13332

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 9.6.0.25114

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the processing of templates in XFA forms due to the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on it. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 9.6.0.25114, consider disabling the processing of XFA forms until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to potentially malicious files and websites to minimize the risk of attack. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-13332

ZDI-19-855

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-855 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13332 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-13332 · Vendor Advisory
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory