PT-2019-18318 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Hao Li · Published 2019-04-29 · Updated 2022-10-12 · CVE-2019-6758

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 9.4.16811

Description This issue allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within ConvertToPDF x86.dll due to the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on it. An attacker can leverage this, in conjunction with other issues, to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 9.4.16811, update to a version that addresses this issue, as the specific fix is not detailed in the provided information. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the ConvertToPDF x86.dll module to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-6758

ZDI-19-432

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6758 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-432 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-6758 · Vendor Advisory