CVE-2021-34970
Foxit PDF Reader Format String Information Disclosure and Potential Code Execution
Description
Foxit PDF Reader print Method Use of Externally-Controlled Format String 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 implementation of the print method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it as a format specifier. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14849.
INFO
Published Date :
May 7, 2024, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
1.4
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-34970.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html | |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1201/ |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 07, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Foxit PDF Reader print Method Use of Externally-Controlled Format String 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 implementation of the print method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it as a format specifier. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-14849. Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1201/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html [No types assigned] Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-134 Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-34970 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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