Vulnerability Description
In Foxit Reader before 9.1 and Foxit PhantomPDF before 9.1, a flaw exists within the parsing of the BITMAPINFOHEADER record in BMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the biSize member, which can result in a heap based buffer overflow. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware | Foxit Reader | < 9.1 |
| Foxitsoftware | Phantompdf | < 9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103999Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.0patch.com/2018/05/0patching-foxit-reader-buffer-oops.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103999Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.0patch.com/2018/05/0patching-foxit-reader-buffer-oops.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17557?
CVE-2017-17557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In Foxit Reader before 9.1 and Foxit PhantomPDF before 9.1, a flaw exists within the parsing of the BITMAPINFOHEADER record in BMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the bi...
How severe is CVE-2017-17557?
CVE-2017-17557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.