Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader

CVE-2021-34973

What is CVE-2021-34973?

A vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Reader due to improper handling of the parsing process for PDF files. The flaw occurs from insufficient validation of an object's existence before performing operations on it. This oversight allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information from compromised installations of the software. An exploit requires user interaction, as it necessitates that the victim visit a malicious webpage or open a harmful file. Attackers could pair this vulnerability with other existing security weaknesses to potentially execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, further exacerbating the risk of unauthorized access or data breach.

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