CVE-2021-27271
Foxit PhantomPDF Out-of-Bounds Read Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
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 embedded in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an out-of-bounds read condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12438.
INFO
Published Date :
March 30, 2021, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 27, 2022, 5:53 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2021-27271 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2021-27271
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-27271.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-353/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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CVE-2021-27271 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CWE NIST CWE-787 Added CWE NIST CWE-125 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description 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 embedded in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12438. 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 embedded in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an out-of-bounds read condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-12438. Removed CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-119 Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-125 Removed CWE Reason CWE-119 / More specific CWE option available -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Apr. 25, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NIST CWE-787 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 01, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 Metadata Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php No Types Assigned https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-353/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-353/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 10.1.0.37527 *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 10.1.0.37527 OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-27271 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.21 }} -0.04%
score
0.59031
percentile