CVE-2020-10896: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10192.
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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 the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2020-10896?
CVE-2020-10896 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511.
How can the CVE-2020-10896 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2020-10896 vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10896?
CVE-2020-10896 has a severity level of 7.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10896?
CVE-2020-10896 affects Foxit PhantomPDF versions up to and including 9.7.1.29511.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-10896?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-10896.