CVE-2020-13547
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.87%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
A type confusion vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger an improper use of an object, resulting in memory corruption and 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.
- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.87% probability · 86th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-843, CWE-787
- Affected
- foxitsoftware/foxit reader
- Source
- talos-cna@cisco.com
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1165Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1165Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.