PT-2017-14469 · Foxit · Foxit Reader

Bit · Published 2017-11-14 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2017-16585

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 8.3.2.25013

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 app.response method due to the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on it. An attacker can leverage this to execute code under the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 8.3.2.25013, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the app.response method until a patch is available. Restrict access to potentially malicious pages or files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

RCE

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-16585

ZDI-17-896

Affected Products

Foxit Reader

References · 4

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-896 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16585 · Security Note
• https://foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-16585 · Vendor Advisory