Vulnerability Description
Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14396.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Editor | <= 10.1.5.37672 |
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 11.0.1.49938 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1181/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1181/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-34950?
CVE-2021-34950 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. ...
How severe is CVE-2021-34950?
CVE-2021-34950 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-34950?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader, Microsoft Windows.