Foxit Reader/PhantomPDF up to 10.1.3 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF up to 10.1.3 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-38571. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF up to 10.1.3 (Document Reader Software). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 08/12/2021. The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-38571. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 10.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Reader/PhantomPDF 10.1.4

Timelineinfo

08/11/2021 🔍
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08/16/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38571 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38571
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180660

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2021 09:20
Updated: 08/16/2021 19:46
Changes: 08/12/2021 09:20 (38), 08/16/2021 19:39 (2), 08/16/2021 19:46 (18)
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