High severity · published Feb 10, 2021
CVE-2020-13548
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
8.8
CVSS
65.8%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)65.8% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FR
Foxit Reader · Foxitsoftware
10.1.0.37527 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13548
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-13548
Exploit
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1166
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