Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.5.0.20723. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of the util.printf Javascript method. The application processes the %p parameter in the format string, allowing heap addresses to be returned to the script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8544.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.5.0.20723 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 8.3.10.42705 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-635/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-635/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-13318?
CVE-2019-13318 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Reader 9.5.0.20723. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that t...
How severe is CVE-2019-13318?
CVE-2019-13318 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-13318?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Reader, Microsoft Windows, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.