CVE detail
CVE-2021-21796
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript implementation of Nitro Pro PDF. A specially crafted document can cause an object containing the path to a document to be destroyed and then later reused, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to open a document to trigger this vulnerability.
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Buzz score components · mention 6.9 · diversity 5.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
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Evidence
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- 18th October – Threat Intelligence ReportCheck Point Research
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 18th October, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top Attacks and Breaches Israeli Medical Center Hillel Yaffe has been targeted by ransomware affecting the hospital’s computer systems, which have been working in a limited capacity since the attack occurred. Russia-based group TA505 is running […]
vendorresearch.checkpoint.comOct 18, 2021, 3:53 PM
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