CVE-2021-38568: Critical severity Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows memory corruption during conversion of a PDF document to a different document format.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<10.1.4
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<10.1.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.4

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38568?

CVE-2021-38568 is a vulnerability in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF that allows memory corruption during conversion of a PDF document to a different document format.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38568?

Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions up to 10.1.4 are affected by CVE-2021-38568.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38568?

CVE-2021-38568 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38568?

To fix CVE-2021-38568, update Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF to version 10.1.4 or above.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38568?

More information about CVE-2021-38568 can be found on the Foxit Software support bulletins page: [https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php](https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php)

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