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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-12248

In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow because dirty image-resource data is mishandled.

Vulnerability Description

In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow because dirty image-resource data is mishandled.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FoxitsoftwarePhantompdf<= 9.7.2.29539
MicrosoftWindows-
FoxitsoftwareReader<= 10.0.0.35798

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12248?

CVE-2020-12248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.0.1, and PhantomPDF before 9.7.3, attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow because dirty image-resource data is mishandled.

How severe is CVE-2020-12248?

CVE-2020-12248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12248?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Phantompdf, Microsoft Windows, Foxitsoftware Reader.