Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 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 removeField method when processing watermarks within AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-8801.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | <= 8.3.10.42705 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | <= 9.5.0.20723 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-631/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-631/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-6776?
CVE-2019-6776 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.5.0.20723. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the t...
How severe is CVE-2019-6776?
CVE-2019-6776 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6776?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Microsoft Windows, Foxitsoftware Reader.