CVE-2021-21831

HIGH

Foxit PDF Reader 10.1.3.37598 - Use-After-Free in JavaScript Engine

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 10.1.3.37598. 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.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1294

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0086
EPSS Percentile 75.3%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (1)
foxit/pdf_reader 10.1.3.37598
Published Aug 05, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026