CVE-2018-20310: 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 proxyDoAction 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·04:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-20310?

CVE-2018-20310 is a vulnerability found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF software before version 9.5, which can cause a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20310?

Foxit Reader versions up to 9.5 and PhantomPDF versions up to 8.3.10 and 9.x up to 9.5 are affected by CVE-2018-20310.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20310?

CVE-2018-20310 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-20310?

To fix CVE-2018-20310, it is recommended to update Foxit Reader to version 9.5 or higher and PhantomPDF to version 8.3.10 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20310?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-20310 in the security bulletins provided by Foxit Software: [link](https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php)

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