CVE-2020-13547
published 2020-12-22CVE-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…
PriorityP346high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.87%
85.3th percentile
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.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| foxitsoftware | foxit_reader | — | — |
| foxitsoftware | foxit_reader | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv3.08.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.06.8MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Talos
Vulnerability Spotlight: Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript engine
blogs_talos·2020-12-09·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] Vulnerability Spotlight: Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript engine
Aleksandar Nikolic of Cisco Talos discovered these vulnerabilities. Blog by Jon Munshaw.
## Executive summary
Cisco Talos recently discovered multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader’s JavaScript engine. Foxit PDF Reader is a commonly used PDF reader that contains many features, including the support of JavaScript, which allows it to support interactive documents and dynamic forms. An adversary could take advantage of this JavaScript functionality, sending the victim a specially crafted file to trigger several different vulnerabilities.
In accordance with our coordinated disclosure policy, Cisco Talos worked with Foxit to disclose these vulnerabilities and ensure that an update is available.
## Vulnerability details
Foxit Reader JavaScript media openPlayer type confusion vulnerabi
Talos
Vulnerability Spotlight: Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript engine
blogs_talos·2020-12-09·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] Vulnerability Spotlight: Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript engine
## Vulnerability Spotlight: Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader JavaScript engine
Aleksandar Nikolic of Cisco Talos discovered these vulnerabilities. Blog by Jon Munshaw.
## Executive summary
Cisco Talos recently discovered multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit PDF Reader’s JavaScript engine. Foxit PDF Reader is a commonly used PDF reader that contains many features, including the support of JavaScript, which allows it to support interactive documents and dynamic forms. An adversary could take advantage of this JavaScript functionality, sending the victim a specially crafted file to trigger several different vulnerabilities.
In accordance with our coordinated disclosure policy, Cisco Talos worked with Foxit to disclose these vulnerabilities and ensure that an update is available.
2020-12-22
Published