CVE-2021-31454: Foxit Reader XFA leadDigits Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 7, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576. 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 the Decimal element. A crafted leadDigits value in a Decimal element can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13095.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader. 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 the Decimal element. A crafted leadDigits value in a Decimal element can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Foxit Reader
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=10.1.3.37598
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=9.7.5.29616
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf>=10.0.0.0<=10.1.3.37598
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 22, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:31 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-31454?

CVE-2021-31454 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-31454?

CVE-2021-31454 has a severity score of 7.8 (high severity).

3

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2021-31454, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file, which requires user interaction.

4

Which versions of Foxit Reader are affected?

Foxit Reader versions up to and including 10.1.3.37598 are affected by CVE-2021-31454.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-31454.

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