CVE-2020-17413: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 13 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PhantomPDF | ||
| Foxitsoftware 3d | <=10.0.1.35811 | |
| Foxitsoftware 3d | <=10.0.1.35811 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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