Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 parsing of JPEG2000 images. 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 vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5244.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | 8.3.2.25013 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-890Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16579?
CVE-2017-16579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that...
How severe is CVE-2017-16579?
CVE-2017-16579 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-2017-16579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.