Foxit Reader/PhantomPDF up to 9.3 on Windows PDF Parser null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF up to 9.3 on Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component PDF Parser. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-5006. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF up to 9.3 on Windows (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the component PDF Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.4 on Windows. It is a NULL pointer dereference during PDF parsing.

The bug was discovered 01/03/2019. The weakness was disclosed 01/03/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-5006 since 01/03/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 9.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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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

01/03/2019 🔍
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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-2019-5006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-5006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128697
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2019 12:40
Updated: 04/26/2020 10:17
Changes: 01/04/2019 12:40 (62), 04/26/2020 10:17 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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