Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Editor
CVE-2021-34960

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2024

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

PDF Editor 11.0.0.49893

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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