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Advisory Published

CVE-2021-31466: Foxit Reader U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 07 2021(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.3.37598. 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 read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13583.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit 3D PDF Reader<=9.7.4.29600
Foxit PhantomPDF<=9.7.4.29600
Foxit 3D PDF Reader>=10.0.0.0<=10.1.3.37598
Foxit PhantomPDF>=10.0.0.0<=10.1.3.37598
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-31466.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31466?

    The severity of CVE-2021-31466 is high.

  • How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2021-31466?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2021-31466 by executing arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.3.37598, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31466?

    The versions affected by CVE-2021-31466 include Foxit Reader 9.7.4.29600 and versions between 10.0.0.0 and 10.1.3.37598.

  • Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-31466?

    No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-31466.

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