Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor
CVE-2021-41780

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2021-41780?

Foxit PDF Reader, PDF Editor, and PhantomPDF prior to their respective versions fail to properly handle JavaScript, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing risks to user security. Updated versions should be deployed to mitigate potential exploitation.

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html
x_refsource_MISC

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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CVE-2021-41780 : Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor