CVE-2010-20010

Public Exploit
Foxit PDF Reader < 4.2.0.0928 Title Stack Buffer Overflow

Description

Foxit PDF Reader before 4.2.0.0928 does not properly bound-check the /Title entry in the PDF Info dictionary. A specially crafted PDF with an overlong Title string can overflow a fixed-size stack buffer, corrupt the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, and lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user who opens the file.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory foxit.com
Affected: Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15532 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16621 exploit
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_title_bof.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15514/ exploit
https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html vendor advisory patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-title-stack-buffer-overflow third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-20010?
CVE-2010-20010 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-20010?
To fix CVE-2010-20010, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-20010 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-20010 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2010-20010?
CVE-2010-20010 affects Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader.
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