CVE-2020-10895: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511. 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 handling of U3D objects in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10191.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF. 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 handling of U3D objects in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2020-10895?
CVE-2020-10895 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511.
How can CVE-2020-10895 be exploited?
To exploit CVE-2020-10895, the target must either visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10895?
CVE-2020-10895 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10895?
Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.7.1.29511 are affected by CVE-2020-10895.
How can I fix CVE-2020-10895?
To fix CVE-2020-10895, update to a version of Foxit PhantomPDF that is not affected by the vulnerability.