PT-2019-18319 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Hao Li · Published 2019-04-29 · Updated 2022-10-12 · CVE-2019-6759

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 9.3.10826

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the ConvertToPDF x86.dll module due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data. This can result in a write past the end of an allocated object, allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 9.3.10826, consider disabling the ConvertToPDF x86.dll module as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to potentially malicious files and web pages to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-6759

ZDI-19-433

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6759 · Security Note
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-433 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-6759 · Vendor Advisory