Stack Buffer Overflow in Foxit PDF Reader Affects User Security
CVE-2010-20010

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Foxit
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2010-20010?

Foxit PDF Reader versions before 4.2.0.0928 are susceptible to stack buffer overflow due to improper boundary checking of the /Title entry in the PDF Info dictionary. Attackers can craft malicious PDF files featuring overly long Title strings, which when opened, may corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain and enable arbitrary code execution within the user's context. This poses a significant security risk as it allows the execution of harmful code without the user's consent.

Affected Version(s)

Foxit PDF Reader * < 4.2.0.0928

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2010-20010 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2010-20010 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2010-20010 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15532
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16621
exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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CVE-2010-20010 : Stack Buffer Overflow in Foxit PDF Reader Affects User Security