Foxit PhantomPDF/Reader up to 10.1.3 PDF Document memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader up to 10.1.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component PDF Document Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-38568. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit PhantomPDF and Reader up to 10.1.3 (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component PDF Document Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/12/2021. The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-38568. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PhantomPDF/Reader 10.1.4

Timelineinfo

08/11/2021 🔍
08/12/2021 +1 days 🔍
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08/16/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38568 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38568
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180657

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2021 09:18
Updated: 08/16/2021 19:00
Changes: 08/12/2021 09:18 (39), 08/16/2021 18:52 (2), 08/16/2021 19:00 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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