CVE-2020-13548: Use After Free

Published Feb 10, 2021

Updated

In Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527, a specially crafted PDF document can trigger reuse of previously free memory which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader=10.1.0.37527

Event History

Feb 10, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:45 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:45 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13548?

CVE-2020-13548 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527 that allows arbitrary code execution by triggering the reuse of previously free memory.

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

An attacker needs to trick the user into opening a specially crafted PDF document in Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527 to trigger the vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13548?

The severity of CVE-2020-13548 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can I fix CVE-2020-13548?

Update Foxit Reader to version 10.1.1 or later to mitigate CVE-2020-13548.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13548?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-13548 at the following link: [https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1166](https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1166)