VDB-149085 · CVE-2019-5131 · GCVE-0-2019-5131

Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.0.29435 Javascript Engine PDF Document use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.0.29435. This affects an unknown part of the component Javascript Engine. Performing a manipulation as part of PDF Document results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-5131. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.0.29435 (Document Reader Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component Javascript Engine. The manipulation as part of a PDF Document leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software's Foxit PDF Reader, version 9.7.0.29435. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

The weakness was published 01/16/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-5131 since 01/04/2019. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PDF Reader

Version

9.7.0.29435

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/04/2019 🔍
01/16/2020 +377 days 🔍
01/17/2020 +1 days 🔍
03/24/2024 +1528 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-5131 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-5131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-149085
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2020 06:56
Updated: 03/24/2024 14:15
Changes: 01/17/2020 06:56 (37), 01/17/2020 07:01 (18), 03/24/2024 14:11 (17), 03/24/2024 14:15 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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