VDB-162656 · CVE-2020-17417 · GCVE-0-2020-17417

Foxit Reader 10.0.1.35811 Annotation Object use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 10.0.1.35811 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Annotation Object Handler. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2020-17417. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 10.0.1.35811 (Document Reader Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Annotation Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 10/14/2020. The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-17417. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Reader

Version

10.0.1.35811

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader 10.1

Timelineinfo

08/07/2020 🔍
10/14/2020 +68 days 🔍
10/14/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +2031 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-17417 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-17417
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-162656

Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2020 17:19
Updated: 05/07/2026 15:55
Changes: 10/14/2020 17:19 (35), 10/14/2020 17:21 (1), 11/18/2020 07:35 (4), 11/19/2020 18:57 (2), 11/19/2020 19:03 (15), 05/07/2026 15:52 (2), 05/07/2026 15:55 (20)
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Committer: lywand
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