CVE-2018-20309: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

Foxit Reader before 9.5, and PhantomPDF before 8.3.10 and 9.x before 9.5, has a proxyGetAppEdition race condition that can cause a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<8.3.10
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf>=9.0<9.5
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.5

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20309?

CVE-2018-20309 is a vulnerability found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF that can cause a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20309?

Foxit Reader versions before 9.5, PhantomPDF versions before 8.3.10, and PhantomPDF versions between 9.0 and 9.5 are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20309?

The severity of CVE-2018-20309 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

4

How can CVE-2018-20309 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2018-20309, users should update their Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF software to versions 9.5 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20309?

More information about CVE-2018-20309 can be found at the following link: [https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php](https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php)

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