Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF by Foxit Software
CVE-2020-26539

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2020-26539?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF prior to version 10.1, wherein a use-after-free condition may occur due to a multiple interpretation error for the /V key in the Additional Action and Field dictionaries. This flaw can lead to potential remote code execution or information disclosures, posing a significant risk to users as it may allow attackers to exploit the application in malicious ways.

References

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins....
x_refsource_MISC

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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