What is the severity of ZDI-20-1235?

The severity of ZDI-20-1235 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-20-1235?

To fix ZDI-20-1235, users should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF provided by Foxit Software.

What is the impact of ZDI-20-1235?

The impact of ZDI-20-1235 includes the possibility of remote code execution if a victim interacts with a malicious site or file.

Who is affected by ZDI-20-1235?

ZDI-20-1235 affects installations of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-20-1235?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-20-1235, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-20-1235

high

7.8

29/1/2025

ZDI-20-1235: Foxit PhantomPDF U3DBrowser U3D File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Software PhantomPDF for Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-1235?
The severity of ZDI-20-1235 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-20-1235?
To fix ZDI-20-1235, users should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF provided by Foxit Software.
What is the impact of ZDI-20-1235?
The impact of ZDI-20-1235 includes the possibility of remote code execution if a victim interacts with a malicious site or file.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-1235?
ZDI-20-1235 affects installations of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-20-1235?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-20-1235, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-1235?
The severity of ZDI-20-1235 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-20-1235?
To fix ZDI-20-1235, users should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF provided by Foxit Software.
What is the impact of ZDI-20-1235?
The impact of ZDI-20-1235 includes the possibility of remote code execution if a victim interacts with a malicious site or file.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-1235?
ZDI-20-1235 affects installations of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-20-1235?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-20-1235, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.