CVE-2021-34970 Foxit PDF Reader print Method Use of Externally-Controlled Format String Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Remote attackers can disclose sensitive information via a format string vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's print method, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-34970?
CVE-2021-34970 is a low-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor, published on 7 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-34970?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxit Pdf Editor, Foxit Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34970?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-34970 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-34970 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-34970 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxit Pdf Editor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7pf5-h579-9v94.