Foxit Reader/PhantomPDF up to 9.3 on Windows Image Data memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF up to 9.3 on Windows. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Image Data Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2019-5005. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF up to 9.3 on Windows (Document Reader Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Image Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.4 on Windows. They allowed Denial of Service (application crash) via image data, because two bytes are written to the end of the allocated memory without judging whether this will cause corruption.

The bug was discovered 01/03/2019. The weakness was released 01/03/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-5005 since 01/03/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 9.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Foxit Reader/PhantomPDF 9.4

Timelineinfo

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01/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
04/26/2020 +478 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-5005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-5005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128696
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2019 12:40
Updated: 04/26/2020 10:12
Changes: 01/04/2019 12:40 (62), 04/26/2020 10:12 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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