CVE-2021-27264: Foxit PhantomPDF U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Mar 30, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.0.37527. 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 user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12291.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Foxit PhantomPDF
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=10.1.0.37527
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=10.1.0.37527
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27264?

CVE-2021-27264 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.0.37527.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27264?

CVE-2021-27264 has a severity level of medium (3.3).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27264?

Affected software versions include Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.0.37527 and Foxit Reader 10.1.0.37527.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-27264?

To fix CVE-2021-27264, it is recommended to update to a non-vulnerable version of Foxit PhantomPDF or Foxit Reader.

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