SB2019100108 - Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Reader



SB2019100108 - Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Reader

Published: October 1, 2019 Updated: October 1, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019100108
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5031)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions in the JavaScript engine. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted PDF document, trigger an out-of-memory condition and execute arbitrary arbitrary code on the target system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.