Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.0.37527 Browser Plugin use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.0.37527 and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Browser Plugin Handler. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2020-13557. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.0.37527 (Document Reader Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Browser Plugin 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 presented 12/23/2020 as TALOS-2020-1171. The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-13557. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PDF Reader 10.1.1

Timelineinfo

12/23/2020 🔍
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05/06/2026 +1960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: TALOS-2020-1171
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-13557 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-13557
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-166688

Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2020 04:55
Updated: 05/06/2026 16:39
Changes: 12/23/2020 04:55 (38), 05/06/2026 16:36 (2), 05/06/2026 16:39 (20)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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