7.8
CWE
843
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-10911: Foxit PhantomPDF GetFieldValue Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Apr 22 2020(Updated: )

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 GetFieldValue 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-9944.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.7.1.29511
Foxitsoftware Reader<=9.7.1.29511
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-10911?

    CVE-2020-10911 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?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-10911?

    The severity of CVE-2020-10911 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-10911?

    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.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-10911?

    To fix CVE-2020-10911, you should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF or Foxit Reader, which is not vulnerable to this issue.

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