ZDI-20-1229: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Foxit PhantomPDF

Event History

Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:29 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-20-1229?

The severity of ZDI-20-1229 is considered high due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix ZDI-20-1229?

To fix ZDI-20-1229, users should update Foxit PhantomPDF to the latest version provided by Foxit Software.

3

What causes ZDI-20-1229?

ZDI-20-1229 is caused by a flaw in Foxit PhantomPDF that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information through malicious files or pages.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-20-1229?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-20-1229 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

5

Which software is affected by ZDI-20-1229?

ZDI-20-1229 affects Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows installations.

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