CVE-2020-13570 is a vulnerability in Foxit Software Foxit Reader
Published on December 22, 2020
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Softwares PDF Reader, version 10.1.0.37527. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously free memory which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2020-13570 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2020-13570
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Exploit Probability
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