CVE-2020-13548
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CVE-2020-13548 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger reuse of previously free memory which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 66.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger reuse of previously free memory which can lead to 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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | 10.1.0.37527 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1166Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1166Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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