VDB-207478 · CVE-2021-41785 · GCVE-0-2021-41785

Foxit PDF Reader/PDF Editor/PhantomPDF Javascript use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Foxit PDF Reader, PDF Editor and PhantomPDF. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Javascript Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-41785. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit PDF Reader, PDF Editor and PhantomPDF (Document Reader Software) (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Javascript Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit PDF Reader before 11.1 and PDF Editor before 11.1, and PhantomPDF before 10.1.6, allow attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.

The weakness was presented 08/29/2022. The advisory is available at foxit.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-41785 since 09/29/2021. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/29/2021 🔍
08/29/2022 +334 days 🔍
08/29/2022 +0 days 🔍
10/09/2022 +41 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxit.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-41785 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-41785
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-207478

Entryinfo

Created: 08/29/2022 13:54
Updated: 10/09/2022 09:37
Changes: 08/29/2022 13:54 (39), 10/09/2022 09:37 (11)
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