CVE-2021-21831

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 freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
References
Link Resource
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1294 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:10.1.3.37598:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

08 Feb 2022, 18:30

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:pdf_reader:10.1.3.37598:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_reader:10.1.3.37598:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Foxit
Foxit pdf Reader

13 Aug 2021, 12:47

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:pdf_reader:10.1.3.37598:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : 6.8
v3 : 8.8
References (MISC) https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1294 - (MISC) https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1294 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
CWE CWE-416

05 Aug 2021, 21:15

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2021-08-05 21:15

Updated : 2023-12-10 13:55


NVD link : CVE-2021-21831

Mitre link : CVE-2021-21831

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-21831


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Products Affected

foxit

  • pdf_reader
CWE
CWE-416

Use After Free