CVE-2021-34953
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use of Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use of Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14658.
Anotación de Foxit PDF Reader Uso de vulnerabilidad de ejecución remota de código variable no inicializado. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a atacantes remotos ejecutar código arbitrario en 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 esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-14658.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 vulnerability to execute 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-21-1184 | 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" | 11.0.1.49938 Search vendor "Foxit" for product "PDF Reader" and version "11.0.1.49938" | en |
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