CVE-2021-34951

Summary

Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use of Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. 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 Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14395.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-457: CWE-457: Use of Uninitialized Variable

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical Impact: partial

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1182/
• https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1182/
• https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html

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