Buffer overflow in Foxit PhantomPDF

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU19379

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14209

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to data desynchrony when adding AcroForm. A remote attacker can trigger heap corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF): 1.0.2 - 8.3.9.41099

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:foxit_software:foxit_phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.