CVE-2020-13809: High severity foxit phantompdf vulnerability

Published Jun 4, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.7.2. It allows resource consumption via long strings in the content stream.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<9.7.2
Foxitsoftware Reader<9.7.2

Event History

Jun 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13809?

CVE-2020-13809 is a vulnerability discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 9.7.2 that allows resource consumption via long strings in the content stream.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-13809?

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to exclusive 9.7.2 are affected by CVE-2020-13809.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13809?

CVE-2020-13809 has a severity rating of 7.5, classified as high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13809?

To fix CVE-2020-13809, update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 9.7.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13809?

For more information about CVE-2020-13809, you can visit the Foxit Software security bulletins page at https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php.

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