Vulnerability · Published May 7, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2021-34970Foxit PDF Reader print Method Use of Externally-Controlled Format String Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Low 3.3

In plain English

A low-severity security flaw in PDF Reader from Foxit. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 26% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)3.3Low

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 73.6% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	PDF Reader	11.0.1.49938

Weakness: CWE-134 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References

ZDI-21-1201 x_research-advisory
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