CVE-2020-10912: Foxit PhantomPDF SetFieldValue 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 SetFieldValue 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-9945.
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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 SetFieldValue 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-2020-10912?
CVE-2020-10912 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478.
How can the CVE-2020-10912 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2020-10912 vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10912?
The severity of CVE-2020-10912 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10912?
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 by CVE-2020-10912.
How can I fix the CVE-2020-10912 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2020-10912 vulnerability, update to a version of Foxit PhantomPDF or Foxit Reader that is higher than 9.7.1.29511.