CVE-2020-10909: Foxit PhantomPDF AddWatermark Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the AddWatermark command of the communication API. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9942.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the AddWatermark command of the communication API. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Foxit PhantomPDF vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Foxit PhantomPDF vulnerability is CVE-2020-10909.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is Foxit PhantomPDF AddWatermark Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10909?
The severity of CVE-2020-10909 is high with a score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
The affected software versions are Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478 up to and including 9.7.1.29511, and Foxit Reader 9.7.0.29478 up to and including 9.7.1.29511.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478, requiring user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.