CVE-2020-13557

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit PDF Reader version 10.1.0.37527

Description A use after free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s Foxit PDF Reader. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger reuse of previously free memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. If the browser plugin extension is enabled, visiting a malicious site can also trigger the vulnerability.

Recommendations For Foxit PDF Reader version 10.1.0.37527, update to a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the browser plugin extension to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid opening suspicious PDF documents from untrusted sources until the issue is resolved.