PT-2017-13692 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Oiax · Published 2017-11-14 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2017-14818

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155

Description This issue allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within the parsing of JPEG2000 images embedded in PDF files due to the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data. This can result in a read past the end of an allocated object, potentially allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process when combined with other vulnerabilities.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155, consider disabling the parsing of JPEG2000 images embedded in PDF files as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to malicious pages or files to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-14818

ZDI-17-862

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-862 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-14818 · Vendor Advisory
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14818 · Security Note