CVE-2021-34969: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 7, 2024
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Updated

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 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 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14622.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Foxit PDF Reader
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxit PDF Editor<=10.1.5.37672
Foxit PDF Editor=11.0.0.49893
Foxit PDF Editor=11.0.1.49938
Foxit PDF Reader<=11.0.1.49938
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:34 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34969?

CVE-2021-34969 has been rated as having a medium severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-34969?

To fix CVE-2021-34969, update Foxit PDF Reader to the latest version available from the official website.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2021-34969 facilitate?

CVE-2021-34969 facilitates a use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-34969?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit the CVE-2021-34969 vulnerability.

5

Which versions of Foxit PDF Reader are affected by CVE-2021-34969?

CVE-2021-34969 affects specific versions of Foxit PDF Reader that have not been patched.

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