CVE-2019-20813 : Security Advisory and Response

A problem was found in versions of Foxit PhantomPDF prior to 8.3.12, which causes a NULL pointer dereference.

Understanding CVE-2019-20813

An issue was discovered in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.12, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.

What is CVE-2019-20813?

CVE-2019-20813 is a vulnerability in Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 8.3.12 that allows for a NULL pointer dereference.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20813

This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20813

Vulnerability Description

The issue in Foxit PhantomPDF before 8.3.12 results in a NULL pointer dereference, posing a security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Foxit PhantomPDF
Versions affected: Prior to 8.3.12

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, leading to a potential system compromise.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Foxit PhantomPDF to version 8.3.12 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor vendor security bulletins for any patches or updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote exploitation of vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Foxit Software to address the vulnerability.