CVE-2021-38568

An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4

published August 11, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in Foxit Reader could lead to memory corruption during file conversions, like a chef losing track of ingredients while trying to make a new dish! Think of it like a recipe that misplaces key ingredients mid-cooking, resulting in a dish that just doesn’t taste right. It might not be life-threatening, but it could ruin an important project or document! This vulnerability allows for unexpected behavior of the application when converting PDF documents to other formats, which could lead to crashes or data loss. While the exact extent of the impact isn't fully realized yet, even minor disruptions can lead to major headaches for users.

Put simply

Think of it like a recipe that misplaces key ingredients mid-cooking, resulting in a dish that just doesn’t taste right. It might not be life-threatening, but it could ruin an important project or document! In Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF versions before 10.1.4, an issue exists that causes memory corruption during the document conversion process. This can lead to instability or loss of data during conversions.

What to do

This vulnerability allows for unexpected behavior of the application when converting PDF documents to other formats, which could lead to crashes or data loss. While the exact extent of the impact isn't fully realized yet, even minor disruptions can lead to major headaches for users. To mitigate this issue, ensure you update your Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF software to version 10.1.4 or later. Regularly check for updates to stay protected from new vulnerabilities. If you're using affected software in a corporate environment, consider implementing application restrictions until patched. You've got this! Staying proactive with updates will keep your digital world safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01087 · 65.0th percentile
Published
2021-08-11T21:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 AUG 21:14Z
    An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4
    cvelistv5