What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11226?

The ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11226?

To fix the ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability, you should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF as recommended by the vendor.

What type of attack vector is associated with ZDI-CAN-11226?

The ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability can be exploited when a user visits a malicious web page or opens a malicious file.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-11226?

Users of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows are affected by the ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11226?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11226 as the victim must open a malicious file or webpage.

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ZDI-CAN-11226

high

7.8

29/1/2025

ZDI-CAN-11226: 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-CAN-11226?
The ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11226?
To fix the ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability, you should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF as recommended by the vendor.
What type of attack vector is associated with ZDI-CAN-11226?
The ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability can be exploited when a user visits a malicious web page or opens a malicious file.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-11226?
Users of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows are affected by the ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11226?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11226 as the victim must open a malicious file or webpage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11226?
The ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11226?
To fix the ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability, you should update to the latest version of Foxit PhantomPDF as recommended by the vendor.
What type of attack vector is associated with ZDI-CAN-11226?
The ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability can be exploited when a user visits a malicious web page or opens a malicious file.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-11226?
Users of Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows are affected by the ZDI-CAN-11226 vulnerability.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11226?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11226 as the victim must open a malicious file or webpage.