CVE-2021-34970
Foxit PDF Reader print Method Use of Externally-Controlled Format String Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
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Descriptions
Foxit PDF Reader print Method Use of Externally-Controlled Format String 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 implementation of the print method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it as a format specifier. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14849.
Método de impresión de Foxit PDF Reader uso de vulnerabilidad de divulgación de información de cadenas de formato controladas externamente. 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. El defecto específico existe en la implementación del método de impresión. El problema se debe a la falta de validación adecuada de una cadena proporcionada por el usuario antes de usarla como especificador de formato. Un atacante puede aprovechar esto junto con otras vulnerabilidades para ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto del proceso actual. Era ZDI-CAN-14849.
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 implementation of the print method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it as a format specifier. 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
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CWE
- CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
CAPEC
References (2)
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1201 | 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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