Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 11.1.0.52543. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.
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Advisories
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EUVD-2021-27597 | A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 11.1.0.52543. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger the reuse of previously freed memory, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled. |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: talos
Published:
Updated: 2025-04-15T19:10:45.242Z
Reserved: 2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2021-40420
Updated: 2024-08-04T02:44:09.482Z
Status : Modified
Published: 2022-02-04T23:15:11.913
Modified: 2026-06-17T04:06:54.240
Link: CVE-2021-40420
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Weaknesses
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CWE-416
Use After Free
EUVD