CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-13557

A use after free 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 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.

6.8 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

8.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1171 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:10.1.0.37527:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2020-12-22 06:15

Updated : 2022-06-29 08:05

NVD link : CVE-2020-13557

Mitre link : CVE-2020-13557

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-416