Foxit Reader up to 9.4.0 XFA Object Code Execution memory corruption

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader up to 9.4.0 (Document Reader Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is a functionality of the component XFA Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Code Execution). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 04/19/2019. The weakness was presented 06/03/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-6761 since 01/24/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 45 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 9.4.0.16811 eliminates this vulnerability.

See 135916, 135915, 135912 and 135911 for similar entries.

Type

• Document Reader Software

Vendor

• Foxit

Name

• Reader

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Class: Memory corruption / Code Execution (CWE-119)
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Remediation: 🔍Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 9.4.0.16811

01/24/2019 CVE assigned
04/19/2019 +85 days Vulnerability found
06/03/2019 +45 days Advisory disclosed
06/04/2019 +1 days VulDB entry created
06/04/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateVendor: foxitsoftware.com
CVE: CVE-2019-6761 (🔒)
OSVDB: - Foxit Software Foxit Reader code execution

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Created: 06/04/2019 12:49 PM
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