CVE-2019-20830 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds write in Foxit Reader allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when the application is used with Internet Explorer.
- 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-2019-20830?
CVE-2019-20830 is a critical 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 an out-of-bounds write when Internet Explorer is used.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20830?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20830?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20830 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-2019-20830 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20830 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4p2c-r2w5-f82j.