CVE-2019-6985 : What You Need to Know

Foxit 3D Plugin Beta versions prior to 9.4.0.16807 for Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF have a vulnerability that can lead to application crashes and array access violations.

Understanding CVE-2019-6985

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Foxit 3D Plugin Beta versions before 9.4.0.16807 for Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF.

What is CVE-2019-6985?

An issue in Foxit 3D Plugin Beta could cause crashes when handling specific PDF files with customized 3D content, leading to Out-of-Bounds Read or Heap Overflow.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6985

The vulnerability could result in application crashes and array access violations when processing certain PDF files containing customized 3D content.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6985

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Foxit 3D Plugin Beta versions before 9.4.0.16807 can trigger Out-of-Bounds Read or Heap Overflow, causing application crashes due to array access violations.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF
Versions: Foxit 3D Plugin Beta versions prior to 9.4.0.16807

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by processing PDF files containing customized 3D content, leading to crashes and array access violations.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from the CVE with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.4.0.16807 or later.
Be cautious when handling PDF files with customized 3D content.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions.
Implement security best practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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