Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478 Communication API GetFieldValue type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function GetFieldValue of the component Communication API. Performing a manipulation results in type confusion. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-10911. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478. This affects the function GetFieldValue of the component Communication API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.29478. 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 handling of the GetFieldValue command of the communication API. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9944.

The weakness was disclosed 04/22/2020. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-10911 since 03/24/2020. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Physical: Partially
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/24/2020 🔍
04/22/2020 +29 days 🔍
04/23/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +2205 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-10911 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-10911
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154227
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2020 10:19
Updated: 05/07/2026 13:49
Changes: 04/23/2020 10:19 (37), 04/23/2020 10:24 (11), 10/11/2020 16:14 (1), 06/01/2024 20:20 (16), 06/01/2024 20:28 (19), 05/06/2025 13:51 (4), 05/07/2026 13:46 (1), 05/07/2026 13:49 (6)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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