Out-of-Bounds Write in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF Products
CVE-2020-26537

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Foxit
Status
Foxit Reader
PhantomPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-26537?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF prior to version 10.1, where an incorrect Shading calculation results in an unequal number of outputs compared to the color components in a color space. This discrepancy leads to an out-of-bounds write, potentially allowing an attacker to disrupt the normal functioning of the affected application or execute arbitrary code.

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins....
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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