Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor

CVE-2021-34960

What is CVE-2021-34960?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Editor affecting the handling of Annotation objects, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The flaw arises due to insufficient validation of an object's existence before operations are performed. This allows an attacker to potentially execute code within the current process context if a user visits a specially crafted page or opens a malicious file. Proper mitigation strategies should be employed to ensure user safety when interacting with potentially harmful content.

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