CVE-2021-38571
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38571 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows DLL hijacking, aka CNVD-C-2021-68000 and CNVD-C-2021-68502.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows DLL hijacking, aka CNVD-C-2021-68000 and CNVD-C-2021-68502.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | < 10.1.4 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | < 9.7.5.29616 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | >= 10.0.0.0, < 10.1.4 |
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38571?
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows DLL hijacking, aka CNVD-C-2021-68000 and CNVD-C-2021-68502.
How severe is CVE-2021-38571?
CVE-2021-38571 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38571?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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