CVE-2019-17145 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.6.0.25114. 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 conversion of DXF files to PDF. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9276.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	9.6.0.25114

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-787

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-915/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-915/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-17145?

CVE-2019-17145 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.6.0.25114. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the t...

How severe is CVE-2019-17145?

CVE-2019-17145 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17145?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.