CVE-2019-6758 : Security Advisory and Response

A security vulnerability has been discovered in Foxit Reader 9.4.16811 that could potentially be exploited by remote attackers to access sensitive information. This vulnerability specifically affects the ConvertToPDF_x86.dll component.

Understanding CVE-2019-6758

This CVE-2019-6758 vulnerability in Foxit Reader 9.4.16811 poses a risk of remote exploitation by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2019-6758?

The vulnerability in Foxit Reader 9.4.16811 allows remote attackers to potentially access confidential information by exploiting a specific component within the software. User interaction is required for the exploit to occur.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6758

CVSS Base Score: 3.3 (Low)
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6758

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE-2019-6758 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from a failure to validate the existence of an object before performing operations on it, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Foxit Reader
Vendor: Foxit
Affected Version: 9.4.16811

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting this vulnerability requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious web page or opening a malicious file.
Attackers can execute arbitrary code within the current process by leveraging this vulnerability in combination with other security flaws.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-6758 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Foxit Reader to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
Avoid visiting suspicious websites or opening files from unknown sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted content online.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Foxit to address known vulnerabilities.