CVE-2017-16571
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of references to the app object from FormCalc. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5072.
Risk Information
Base Score
8.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.25
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Foxit Reader Enterprise 8.3.1.21155 to latest version | Windows |
| Upgrade foxit_reader 8.3.1.21155 to latest version | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-341798 | Foxit PDF Reader (MSI) (2024.3.0.26795) (Formerly Foxit Reader Enterprise) |
| PATCH-341796 | Foxit Reader (2024.3.0.26795) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234