Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor

CVE-2021-34956

What is CVE-2021-34956?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor related to its handling of Annotation objects. This flaw leads to a scenario where an attacker can exploit the lack of validation on object existence before operations are performed. As a result, this can result in remote code execution when users interact with malicious annotations or files, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Users should ensure they are using the latest version of the software and exercise caution when opening unknown files or visiting untrusted web pages.

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