CVE-2020-15637: Foxit PhantomPDF SetLocalDescription Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 19, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511. 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 SetLocalDescription method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can cause a pointer to be reused after it has been freed. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10972.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 SetLocalDescription method. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can cause a pointer to be reused after it has been freed. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Foxit PhantomPDF
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=10.0.0.35798
Foxitsoftware Reader<=10.0.0.35798
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Foxit PhantomPDF vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Foxit PhantomPDF vulnerability is CVE-2020-15637.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15637?

The severity of CVE-2020-15637 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15637?

Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.7.1.29511, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf versions up to and including 10.0.0.35798, and Foxitsoftware Reader versions up to and including 10.0.0.35798 are affected by CVE-2020-15637.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Foxit Software support security bulletins page and the Zero Day Initiative advisories page.

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