Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor

CVE-2021-34957

What is CVE-2021-34957?

A remote code execution vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on installations of the product by exploiting a use-after-free flaw in the handling of Annotation objects. This issue stems from the absence of validation checks on object existence before executing operations. To successfully trigger this vulnerability, an attacker necessitates user interaction, requiring the user to either access a specifically crafted webpage or open a maliciously designed file. The consequence of this vulnerability includes the potential execution of arbitrary code within the context of the current user process, leading to severe security implications.

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