CVE-2019-20828 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Foxit Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted PDF files.
- 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-2019-20828?
CVE-2019-20828 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, published on 4 Jun 2020. 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 Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.6. It has a buffer overflow because a looping correction does not occur after JavaScript updates Field APs.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20828?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20828 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-2019-20828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwqw-wcfq-26r3.