CVE-2010-20010 Details
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.
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 4.2.0.0928. The issue arises because the application does not properly validate the length of the Title string in the PDF Info dictionary. This flaw can be exploited by crafting a PDF with an excessively long Title, which overflows a fixed-size stack buffer. The overflow corrupts the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the user opening the file.
Users are advised to update to Foxit PDF Reader version 4.2.0.0928 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Aug 20, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 20, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-121 | Stack-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Reader | < 4.2.0.0928 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 20, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |