Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It mishandles situations in which an array size (derived from a /Size entry) is smaller than the maximum indirect object number, and thus there is an attempted incorrect array access (leading to a NULL pointer dereference, or out-of-bounds read or write).
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxit | Pdf Reader | <= 11.0.0.0510 |
| Foxitsoftware | Pdf Editor | <= 11.0.0.0510 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38563?
CVE-2021-38563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It mishandles situations in which an array size (derived from a /Size entry) is smaller than the maximum indirec...
How severe is CVE-2021-38563?
CVE-2021-38563 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxit Pdf Reader, Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor.