CVE-2020-35990

Name: CVE-2020-35990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-11T14:15:11.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35990 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in cFilenameInit parameter in browseForDoc function in Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader version 10.1.0.37527, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in cFilenameInit parameter in browseForDoc function in Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader version 10.1.0.37527, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Reader	<= 10.1.0.37527

References

http://foxit.comProduct
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
http://foxit.comProduct
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35990?

How severe is CVE-2020-35990?

CVE-2020-35990 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35990?

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