Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511 SetLocalDescription use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function SetLocalDescription. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-15637. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511. This vulnerability affects the function SetLocalDescription. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 08/20/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-15637 since 07/07/2020. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 9.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-160061, VDB-160062, VDB-160067 and VDB-160271. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.7

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PhantomPDF 9.7.3

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07/07/2020 🔍
08/20/2020 +44 days 🔍
08/20/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/06/2026 +2085 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-15637 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-15637
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-160066
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2020 20:31
Updated: 05/06/2026 18:55
Changes: 08/20/2020 20:31 (38), 08/20/2020 20:36 (11), 11/10/2020 14:48 (1), 05/06/2026 18:52 (2), 05/06/2026 18:55 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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