Check Point Advisories

Foxit Reader PhantomPDF Use After Free Code Execution (CVE-2019-6730)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2019-1635
Date Published:	29 Dec 2019
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 23 August, 2022
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2019-6730
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Foxit Software Foxit Reader 9.3.0.10826 Foxit Software PhantomPDF 8.3.8.39677
Vulnerability Description	A use after free vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of freed objects in the JavaScript popUpMenu method. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Foxit Reader PhantomPDF Use After Free Code Execution (CVE-2019-6730) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Content Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Foxit Reader PhantomPDF Use After Free Code Execution (CVE-2019-6730)