CVE-2020-8855 Details
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.0.2947. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the fxhtml2pdf.exe module. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9560.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-211/ | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-211/ | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| foxitsoftware reader | <= 9.7.0.29478 |
CPE
Remediation
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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| foxitsoftware phantompdf | <= 9.7.0.29455 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |