PT-2021-4403 · Foxit · Foxit Pdf Reader+2
Published
2021-10-12
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Updated
2024-07-03
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CVE-2021-41780
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 11.1
Foxit PDF Editor versions prior to 11.1
Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 10.1.6
Description
The issue is related to the mishandling of JavaScript, allowing attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is also described as a buffer overflow in memory, which can be exploited to achieve the same result.
Recommendations
For Foxit PDF Reader versions prior to 11.1, update to version 11.1 or later to resolve the issue.
For Foxit PDF Editor versions prior to 11.1, update to version 11.1 or later to resolve the issue.
For Foxit PhantomPDF versions prior to 10.1.6, update to version 10.1.6 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling JavaScript handling in the affected software until a patch is available.
Fix
Buffer Overflow
Use After Free
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Foxit Pdf Editor
Foxit Pdf Reader
Foxit Phantompdf