File Manipulation Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor
CVE-2021-40326

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Status
PDF Editor
PDF Reader
PhantomPDF
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2022

Summary

The vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader, PDF Editor, and PhantomPDF involves improper handling of hidden and incremental data in digitally signed documents. This issue allows attackers to potentially write to arbitrary files and manipulate the content displayed during the signature verification process, thereby posing a risk to the integrity and authenticity of signed documents.

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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