VDB-154220 · CVE-2020-10904 · GCVE-0-2020-10904

Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511 U3D Object PDF File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component U3D Object Handler. Such manipulation as part of PDF File leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-10904. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component U3D Object Handler. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511. 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 write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-10464.

The weakness was published 04/22/2020. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-10904 since 03/24/2020. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-154224, VDB-154221, VDB-154219 and VDB-154218. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Foxit

Name

PhantomPDF

Version

9.7.1.29511

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/24/2020 🔍
04/22/2020 +29 days 🔍
04/23/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +2205 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-10904 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-10904
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154220
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2020 10:03
Updated: 05/07/2026 15:56
Changes: 04/23/2020 10:03 (37), 04/23/2020 10:08 (11), 10/11/2020 15:28 (1), 06/01/2024 18:34 (16), 06/01/2024 18:40 (19), 05/06/2025 13:51 (3), 05/07/2026 15:53 (1), 05/07/2026 15:56 (7)
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Committer: lywand
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