CVE-2021-38567: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Editor before 11.0.1 and PDF Reader before 11.0.1 on macOS. It mishandles missing dictionary entries, leading to a NULL pointer dereference, aka CNVD-C-2021-95204.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF Reader | <=11.0.0.0510 | |
| Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor | <=11.0.0.0510 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-38567.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Foxit PDF Editor before 11.0.1 and PDF Reader before 11.0.1 on macOS are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-476.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Foxit PDF Editor and PDF Reader to version 11.0.1 or later.
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