What is the severity of CVE-2021-34960?

The severity of CVE-2021-34960 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34960?

To fix CVE-2021-34960, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-34960?

CVEs-2021-34960 affects users of Foxit PDF Editor, specifically on Windows installations.

What are the attack requirements for CVE-2021-34960?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-34960 requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34960?

CVE-2021-34960 is a Use-After-Free vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-34960

high

7.8

CWE

416

7/5/2024

4/8/2024

29/1/2025

CVE-2021-34960: Foxit PDF Editor Circle Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 07 2024(Updated: )

Foxit PDF Editor Circle Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Editor. 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-14362.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit PhantomPDF for Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34960?
The severity of CVE-2021-34960 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34960?
To fix CVE-2021-34960, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-34960?
CVEs-2021-34960 affects users of Foxit PDF Editor, specifically on Windows installations.
What are the attack requirements for CVE-2021-34960?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-34960 requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34960?
CVE-2021-34960 is a Use-After-Free vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34960?
The severity of CVE-2021-34960 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34960?
To fix CVE-2021-34960, update to the latest version of Foxit PDF Editor provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-34960?
CVEs-2021-34960 affects users of Foxit PDF Editor, specifically on Windows installations.
What are the attack requirements for CVE-2021-34960?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-34960 requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-34960?
CVE-2021-34960 is a Use-After-Free vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.