CVE-2021-31468
moderate-risk
Published 2021-05-07
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.1.3.37598. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of U3D files embedded in PDF documents. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-13620.
Do I need to act?
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2.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Not Applicable
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-557/
Not Applicable
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-557/
36
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
5/34 · Minimal
Exposure
7/34 · Low