Foxit PDF Reader/PDF Editor up to 11.0.0 util.scand out-of-bounds
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor up to 11.0.0. Affected by this issue is the function util.scand. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-38564. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor up to 11.0.0 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function util.scand. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.
The weakness was shared 08/12/2021. The advisory is available at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-38564. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
Upgrading to version 11.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: PDF Reader/PDF Editor 11.0.1
Timeline
08/11/2021 🔍08/12/2021 🔍
08/12/2021 🔍
08/16/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: foxitsoftware.comAdvisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2021-38564 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38564
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180654
Entry
Created: 08/12/2021 09:16Updated: 08/16/2021 18:31
Changes: 08/12/2021 09:16 (39), 08/16/2021 18:31 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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