CVE-2019-20820
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20820 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.7. It has a NULL pointer dereference during the parsing of file data.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.7. It has a NULL pointer dereference during the parsing of file data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | < 9.7 |
| Foxitsoftware | Reader | < 9.7 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20820?
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.7. It has a NULL pointer dereference during the parsing of file data.
How severe is CVE-2019-20820?
CVE-2019-20820 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20820?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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