CVE-2021-41781: Use After Free

Published Aug 29, 2022
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Updated

Foxit PDF Reader before 11.1 and PDF Editor before 11.1, and PhantomPDF before 10.1.6, allow attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Foxit PDF Editor>=11.0<11.1
Foxit PDF Reader>=11.0<11.1
Foxit PhantomPDF<10.1.6
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-41781.

2

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is high (7.8).

3

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

Foxit PDF Reader versions before 11.1, Foxit PDF Editor versions before 11.1, and Foxit PhantomPDF versions before 10.1.6 are affected by this vulnerability.

4

How does this vulnerability work?

This vulnerability allows attackers to trigger a use-after-free and execute arbitrary code because JavaScript is mishandled.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by this vulnerability.

6

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability in the official security bulletins released by Foxit at: [https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html]

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