CVE-2017-16578

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013. 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 picture elements within XFA forms. 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-5216.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.3.2.25013:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:16

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References () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Patch, Vendor Advisory () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Patch, Vendor Advisory
References () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-889 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-889 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Information

Published : 2017-12-20 14:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:16


NVD link : CVE-2017-16578

Mitre link : CVE-2017-16578

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-16578


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Products Affected

foxitsoftware

  • foxit_reader
CWE
CWE-843

Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

CWE-704

Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast