Description
An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows attackers to delete arbitrary files (during uninstallation) via a symlink.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2021-25012 | An issue was discovered in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF before 10.1.4. It allows attackers to delete arbitrary files (during uninstallation) via a symlink. |
References
| Link | Providers |
|---|---|
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-04T01:44:23.451Z
Reserved: 2021-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2021-38570
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Status : Modified
Published: 2021-08-11T22:15:08.873
Modified: 2026-06-17T04:02:22.953
Link: CVE-2021-38570
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
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CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
EUVD