CVE-2021-38564 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in Foxit PDF Reader and Editor allows attackers to read memory or cause a crash via a crafted PDF.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38564?
CVE-2021-38564 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Foxit PDF Reader before 11.0.1 and PDF Editor before 11.0.1. It allows an out-of-bounds read via util.scand.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38564?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor, Foxitsoftware Pdf Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38564?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38564 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-38564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hrp-qxpm-4xhf.