CVE-2021-33793: Critical severity foxit reader vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

Foxit Reader before 10.1.4 and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4 have an out-of-bounds write because the Cross-Reference table is mishandled during Office document conversion.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<10.1.4
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<10.1.4

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:34 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF?

The vulnerability ID for this security issue in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF is CVE-2021-33793.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33793?

The severity of CVE-2021-33793 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Foxit Reader versions up to 10.1.4 and PhantomPDF versions up to 10.1.4.

4

How does the vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF occur?

The vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF is caused by an out-of-bounds write during Office document conversion due to mishandling of the Cross-Reference table.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-33793?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-33793. Users should update to Foxit Reader version 10.1.4 or later, or PhantomPDF version 10.1.4 or later.

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