CVE-2019-14209 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap corruption in Foxit PhantomPDF allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted AcroForm data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14209?
CVE-2019-14209 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, published on 21 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.10. The application could be exposed to Heap Corruption due to data desynchrony when adding AcroForm.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14209?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14209?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-14209 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14209 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgj3-r4hg-r8h6.