Buffer overflow in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
CVE-2020-13547
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger an improper use of an object, resulting in memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.030 (86.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 87th percentile — 86.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.029 · newest: 0.030 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader — versions 10.0.0.37527
- Foxit — versions Foxit Reader Version: 10.1.0.37527
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1165 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13547?
- CVE-2020-13547 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, classified under Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type (Type Confusion). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-22.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13547?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-13547 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.