CVE-2020-13806: Use After Free

Published Jun 4, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.7.2. It has a use-after-free because of JavaScript execution after a deletion or close operation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.7.2
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.7.2

Event History

Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:47 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13806?

CVE-2020-13806 is a vulnerability found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions before 9.7.2 that allows for a use-after-free issue.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13806?

The severity of CVE-2020-13806 is high, with a severity score of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2020-13806 affect Foxitsoftware Phantompdf?

CVE-2020-13806 affects Foxitsoftware Phantompdf versions up to and excluding 9.7.2.

4

How does CVE-2020-13806 affect Foxitsoftware Reader?

CVE-2020-13806 affects Foxitsoftware Reader versions up to and excluding 9.7.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-13806?

To fix CVE-2020-13806, it is recommended to update to the latest version (9.7.2) of Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF.

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