VDB-166689 · CVE-2020-13560 · TALOS-2020-1175

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. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Browser Plugin Handler. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-13560. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.0.37527 (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component Browser Plugin Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/23/2020 as TALOS-2020-1175. The advisory is shared at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-13560. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PDF Reader

Version

10.1.0.37527

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PDF Reader 10.1.1

Timelineinfo

12/23/2020 🔍
12/23/2020 +0 days 🔍
05/06/2026 +1960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: TALOS-2020-1175
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-13560 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-13560
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-166689

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
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