CVE-2020-13547 Memory corruption in Foxit
A type confusion vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious PDF or website.
- 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-2020-13547?
CVE-2020-13547 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 22 Dec 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
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13547?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13547?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13547 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-2020-13547 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13547 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94fc-cpf4-hqmc.