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CVE-2020-12247

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 3.61%

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CVE-2020-12247 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information from an out-of-bounds read because a text-string index continues to be used after splitting a string into two parts. A crash may also occur.. EPSS estimates a 3.61% 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 from an out-of-bounds read because a text-string index continues to be used after splitting a string into two parts. A crash may also occur.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.61%

88.0th 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-2020-12247?
In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can obtain sensitive information from an out-of-bounds read because a text-string index continues to be used after splitting a string into two parts. A crash may also occur.
How severe is CVE-2020-12247?
CVE-2020-12247 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12247?
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