CVE-2019-20837 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass digital signature validation in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF by using modified files or non-standard signatures.
- 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-2019-20837?
CVE-2019-20837 is a high-severity 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 9.5. It allows signature validation bypass via a modified file or a file with non-standard signatures.
Weakness: CWE-347
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20837?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20837?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20837 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-20837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20837 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rw5-6f53-767h.