CVE-2021-27261
Foxit PhantomPDF U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
2Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 10.1.0.37527. 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 structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12269.
Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario en las instalaciones afectadas de Foxit PhantomPDF versión 10.1.0.37527. Es requerida una interacción del usuario para explotar esta vulnerabilidad, ya que el objetivo debe visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso. El fallo especifico se presenta dentro del manejo de objetos U3D en archivos PDF. El problema es debido a la falta de una comprobación apropiada de los datos suministrados por el usuario, lo que puede resultar en una lectura más allá del final de una estructura asignada. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-12269.
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 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 structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
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Timeline
- 2021-02-16 CVE Reserved
- 2021-03-22 CVE Published
- 2024-08-03 CVE Updated
- 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
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CWE
- CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
CAPEC
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