CVE-2021-34832: Foxit PDF Reader delay Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2021
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.0.0.49893. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the delay property. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13928.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the delay property. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader<=11.0.0.49893
Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor<=10.1.4.37651
Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor=11.0.0.49893
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:34 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34832?

CVE-2021-34832 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader 11.0.0.49893.

2

How can CVE-2021-34832 be exploited?

CVE-2021-34832 can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34832?

CVE-2021-34832 affects Foxit PDF Reader 11.0.0.49893 and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor versions up to and including 10.1.4.37651.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34832?

CVE-2021-34832 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-34832?

To fix CVE-2021-34832, users should update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Reader or Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor.

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