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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-38570
CVE-2021-38570:
Foxit PDF Reader vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4 that allows attackers to delete arbitrary files during uninstallation via a symlink (NVD, CVE). The vulnerability was disclosed on August 11, 2021.
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') issue (CWE-59). It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 CRITICAL with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to delete arbitrary files on the target system during the uninstallation process of the affected software. This can result in high impact on both integrity and availability of the system, as indicated by the CVSS metrics (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should update to Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF version 10.1.4 or later to address this vulnerability (Vendor Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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