What is CVE-2018-20313?

CVE-2018-20313 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF software versions before 9.5 that can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20313?

Foxit Reader versions before 9.5, PhantomPDF versions before 8.3.10, and PhantomPDF versions between 9.0 and 9.5 are affected by CVE-2018-20313.

How severe is CVE-2018-20313?

CVE-2018-20313 has a severity score of 8.1, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2018-20313?

To fix CVE-2018-20313, update Foxit Reader to version 9.5 or later, and update PhantomPDF to version 8.3.10 or later if using versions before 9.0, or version 9.5 or later if using versions between 9.0 and 9.5.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20313?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-20313 in the security bulletins provided by Foxit Software at https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-20313

high

8.1

CWE

125 362 787 119

7/1/2021

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-20313: Race Condition

First published: Thu Jan 07 2021(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf	<8.3.10
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf	>=9.0<9.5
Foxitsoftware Reader	<9.5

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Reference Links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-20313?
CVE-2018-20313 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF software versions before 9.5 that can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow or an out-of-bounds read.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-20313?
Foxit Reader versions before 9.5, PhantomPDF versions before 8.3.10, and PhantomPDF versions between 9.0 and 9.5 are affected by CVE-2018-20313.
How severe is CVE-2018-20313?
CVE-2018-20313 has a severity score of 8.1, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20313?
To fix CVE-2018-20313, update Foxit Reader to version 9.5 or later, and update PhantomPDF to version 8.3.10 or later if using versions before 9.0, or version 9.5 or later if using versions between 9.0 and 9.5.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20313?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-20313 in the security bulletins provided by Foxit Software at https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php.

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