Remote Code Execution Flaw in Foxit PhantomPDF

CVE-2021-27270

What is CVE-2021-27270?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 10.1.0.37527, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system. This flaw is triggered when a user visits a malicious webpage or opens a compromised file that contains specially crafted JPEG2000 images. The underlying issue is a failure to properly validate user-supplied input, potentially enabling attackers to read past allocated memory structures, thereby executing code within the current context. For mitigation, users are advised to update to the latest version.

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