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 remove method of XFAScriptObject objects. 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 vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5017.
References
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-869 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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History
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Information
Published : 2017-12-20 14:29
Updated : 2024-02-28 16:04
NVD link : CVE-2017-14825
Mitre link : CVE-2017-14825
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-14825
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Products Affected
foxitsoftware
- foxit_reader