CVE-2021-21822

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 10.1.3.37598. A specially crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously free memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user into opening a malicious file or site to trigger this vulnerability if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
References
Link Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1287 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:10.1.3.37598:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Jul 2022, 10:53

Type Values Removed Values Added
CVSS v2 : 6.8
v3 : 7.8
v2 : 6.8
v3 : 8.8

18 May 2021, 18:12

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:10.1.3.37598:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE CWE-416
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : 6.8
v3 : 7.8
References (MISC) https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1287 - (MISC) https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1287 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory

10 May 2021, 16:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2021-05-10 16:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 13:55


NVD link : CVE-2021-21822

Mitre link : CVE-2021-21822

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-21822


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Products Affected

foxitsoftware

  • foxit_reader
CWE
CWE-416

Use After Free