CVE-2021-40420 — n/a / Foxit

Description (CNA)

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.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / product	Versions
n/a / Foxit	affected Foxit Reader 11.1.0.52543

CWE

CWE-416

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1429

ADP enrichment

CVE

No English description supplied.

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1429

CISA-ADP

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