CVE-2020-12248 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF caused by mishandled image data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-12248?
CVE-2020-12248 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, published on 4 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow because dirty image-resource data is mishandled.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12248?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Foxitsoftware Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12248?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12248 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-12248 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12248 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Phantompdf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rgqj-5wh6-ppp7.