What is CVE-2021-34841?

CVE-2021-34841 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

How severe is CVE-2021-34841?

CVE-2021-34841 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34841?

Foxit PDF Reader version 11.0.0.49893 and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor version 10.1.4.37651 are affected by CVE-2021-34841.

How can CVE-2021-34841 be exploited?

CVE-2021-34841 can be exploited by remote attackers through a malicious page or file, requiring user interaction.

How can I fix CVE-2021-34841?

To fix CVE-2021-34841, it is recommended to update Foxit PDF Reader and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor to the latest versions available.

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CVE-2021-34841

high

7.8

CWE

416

4/8/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-34841: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 04 2021(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 Annotation objects. 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-14022.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PDF Reader	<=11.0.0.49893
Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor	<=10.1.4.37651
Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor	=11.0.0.49893
Microsoft Windows

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What is CVE-2021-34841?
CVE-2021-34841 is a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
How severe is CVE-2021-34841?
CVE-2021-34841 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34841?
Foxit PDF Reader version 11.0.0.49893 and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor version 10.1.4.37651 are affected by CVE-2021-34841.
How can CVE-2021-34841 be exploited?
CVE-2021-34841 can be exploited by remote attackers through a malicious page or file, requiring user interaction.
How can I fix CVE-2021-34841?
To fix CVE-2021-34841, it is recommended to update Foxit PDF Reader and Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor to the latest versions available.

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