CVE-2021-38564

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Pdf Editor<11.0.1
Foxitsoftware Pdf Reader<11.0.1

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:15 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38564?

CVE-2021-38564 is a vulnerability discovered in Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before version 11.0.1 that allows an out-of-bounds read via util.scand.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-38564?

The severity of CVE-2021-38564 is critical with a severity value of 9.1.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38564?

Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor versions up to and excluding 11.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-38564.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38564?

To fix CVE-2021-38564, update your Foxit PDF Reader or PDF Editor to version 11.0.1 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38564?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38564 in the security bulletins on the Foxit Software website.

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