Intrusion PreventionFoxit.Reader.FileAttachment.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free Vulnerability in Foxit Reader.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted PDF. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user to open a craft PDF file to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Foxit Reader 10.1.3.37598
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf-reader/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 50337 |
| Created | May 11, 2021 |
| Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2021-21822 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.69% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux, MacOS |
| Affected App | Other |