CVE-2020-10895 : What You Need to Know

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 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-10191.

Understanding CVE-2020-10895

This CVE pertains to a high-severity vulnerability in Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511.

What is CVE-2020-10895?

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PhantomPDF 9.7.1.29511
User interaction is required to exploit the vulnerability
The flaw lies in the handling of U3D objects in PDF files

The Impact of CVE-2020-10895

CVSS Base Score: 7.8 (High)
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10895

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code
It stems from improper validation of user-supplied data
Attackers can exploit the flaw to execute code in the current process

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Foxit PhantomPDF
Affected Version: 9.7.1.29511

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by tricking users into visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-10895.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Foxit PhantomPDF to a non-vulnerable version
Avoid visiting untrusted websites or opening suspicious files

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Implement security awareness training for users

Patching and Updates

Foxit may release patches to address this vulnerability