// For flags

CVE-2019-17143

Foxit PhantomPDF Dwg2Pdf DWG File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Severity Score

4.3
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.6.0.25114. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWG files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9273.

Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos revelar información confidencial sobre las instalaciones afectadas de Foxit PhantomPDF versión 9.6.0.25114. Una interacción del usuario es requerida para explotar esta vulnerabilidad, en la que el objetivo necesita visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso. Un fallo específico se presenta dentro del análisis de archivos DWG. El problema resulta de la falta de comprobación de la existencia de un objeto antes de realizar operaciones en el objeto. Un atacante puede aprovechar esto en conjunto con otras vulnerabilidades para ejecutar código en el contexto del proceso actual. Fue ZDI-CAN-9273.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DWG files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

*Credits: Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2019-10-04 CVE Reserved
  • 2019-10-22 CVE Published
  • 2024-03-22 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-416: Use After Free
CAPEC
References (1)
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Foxitsoftware
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Phantompdf
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9.6.0.25114
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Affected