CVE-2021-34951
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use of Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use of Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14395.
Anotación de Foxit PDF Reader Uso de vulnerabilidad de divulgación de información variable no inicializada. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos revelar información confidencial sobre las instalaciones afectadas de Foxit PDF Reader. Se requiere la interacción del usuario para aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad, ya que el objetivo debe visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso. La falla específica existe en el manejo de objetos de anotación. El problema se debe a la falta de una inicialización adecuada de un puntero antes de acceder a él. Un atacante puede aprovechar esto junto con otras vulnerabilidades para ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-14395.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:Track
Timeline
- 2021-06-17 CVE Reserved
- 2021-10-15 CVE Published
- 2024-05-08 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-04 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable
CAPEC
References (2)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1182 | X_research Advisory |
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https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | 2024-05-08 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
Foxit Search vendor "Foxit" | PDF Reader Search vendor "Foxit" for product "PDF Reader" | 11.0.0.49893 Search vendor "Foxit" for product "PDF Reader" and version "11.0.0.49893" | en |
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