CVE-2019-5145
Published: Jan 16, 2020
Modified: Aug 4, 2024
CVSS v3.0
8.8
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit PDF Reader, version 9.7.0.29435. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger a previously freed object in memory to be reused, resulting in arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | Foxit | affected Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader 9.7.0.29435 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.0 Details
CVSS v3.0 Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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