Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive 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 parsing of JPEG2000 images embedded in PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4982.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | 8.3.1.21155 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-862Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-862Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14818?
CVE-2017-14818 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target ...
How severe is CVE-2017-14818?
CVE-2017-14818 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14818?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.