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CVE-2020-11493

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.93%

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CVE-2020-11493 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information about an uninitialized object because of direct transformation from PDF Object to Stream without concern for a crafted XObject.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information about an uninitialized object because of direct transformation from PDF Object to Stream without concern for a crafted XObject.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.93%

56.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwarePhantompdf<= 9.7.2.29539
FoxitsoftwarePhantompdf<= 10.0.0.35798
FoxitsoftwareReader<= 10.0.0.35798

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11493?
In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information about an uninitialized object because of direct transformation from PDF Object to Stream without concern for a crafted XObject.
How severe is CVE-2020-11493?
CVE-2020-11493 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11493?
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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Source: NVD / NIST