CVE-2020-10897: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10193.
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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 write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-10897.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10897?
The severity of CVE-2020-10897 is high (7.8).
What is affected by CVE-2020-10897?
Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511 is affected by CVE-2020-10897.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-10897?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2020-10897.