CVE-2021-41783: 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-2021-41783.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41783?

The severity of CVE-2021-41783 is rated as high (7.8).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-41783?

Foxit PDF Reader versions before 11.1, PDF Editor versions before 11.1, and PhantomPDF versions before 10.1.6 are affected by CVE-2021-41783.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-41783?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-41783 by triggering a use-after-free vulnerability and executing arbitrary code due to mishandling of JavaScript.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41783?

More information about CVE-2021-41783 can be found on the Foxit website's security bulletins page.

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