CVE-2021-38566
First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It allows stack consumption during recursive processing of embedded XML nodes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor | <11.0.1 | |
| Foxitsoftware Pdf Reader | <11.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38566.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38566?
The severity of CVE-2021-38566 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows stack consumption during recursive processing of embedded XML nodes.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor to version 11.0.1 or later.
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