CVE-2020-10910: Foxit PhantomPDF RotatePage 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 RotatePage 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-9943.
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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 RotatePage 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 CVE-2020-10910?
CVE-2020-10910 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2020-10910, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.7.1.29511 and Foxit Reader versions up to and including 9.7.1.29511 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10910?
The severity of CVE-2020-10910 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-10910?
To fix CVE-2020-10910, update Foxit PhantomPDF and Foxit Reader to version 9.7.2 or later.