7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2021-27269: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 30 2021(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 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 structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process Was ZDI-CAN-12390.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows
Foxit Reader<=10.1.0.37527
Foxit PhantomPDF<=10.1.0.37527
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27269?

    CVE-2021-27269 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-27269?

    To fix CVE-2021-27269, upgrade Foxit PhantomPDF and Foxit Reader to versions after 10.1.0.37527.

  • What are the affected versions of Foxit PhantomPDF related to CVE-2021-27269?

    The affected versions of Foxit PhantomPDF are up to and including version 10.1.0.37527.

  • Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2021-27269?

    Yes, user interaction is required, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2021-27269?

    CVE-2021-27269 affects installations on Microsoft Windows.

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