Foxit PDF Reader code execution | CVE-2021-40420
NAME
Foxit PDF Reader code execution
- Platforms Affected:
Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader 11.1.0.52543 - Risk Level:
8.8 - Exploitability:
Proof of Concept - Consequences:
Gain Access
DESCRIPTION
Foxit PDF Reader could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free in the JavaScript engine. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted PDF document or visiting a malicious Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Unchanged
- Access Vector: Network
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Upgrade to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader (11.2.1.53537 or later), available from the Foxit Software Web site. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1429 - Reference Link:
https://www.foxit.com/
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