CVE-2020-17413: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798. 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 embedded 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 fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-11226.
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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 embedded 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 fixed-length stack-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-2020-17413?
CVE-2020-17413 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17413?
The severity of CVE-2020-17413 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which products are affected by CVE-2020-17413?
Foxit PhantomPDF 10.0.0.35798 and Foxitsoftware 3d up to version 10.0.1.35811 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17413?
To fix CVE-2020-17413, users should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF or Foxit Reader.