CVE-2021-21831
HIGHFoxit PDF Reader 10.1.3.37598 - Use-After-Free in JavaScript Engine
Title source: llmDescription
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