VDB-174723 · CVE-2021-31441 · GCVE-0-2021-31441

Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576 Annotation Object use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Annotation Object Handler. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-31441. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 10.1.1.37576 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Annotation Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 05/08/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-31441. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Reader

Version

10.1.1.37576

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Reader 10.1.4

Timelineinfo

04/16/2021 🔍
05/08/2021 +22 days 🔍
05/08/2021 +0 days 🔍
05/04/2026 +1822 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-31441 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-31441
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-174723

Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2021 09:58
Updated: 05/04/2026 19:02
Changes: 05/08/2021 09:58 (36), 05/12/2021 16:09 (2), 05/12/2021 16:18 (1), 05/04/2026 18:59 (2), 05/04/2026 19:02 (20)
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Committer: lywand
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