CVE-2017-14835

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his 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 page method of XFA Layout 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 to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5027.

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.3.1.21155:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:13

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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-17-879 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-879 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Information

Published : 2017-12-20 14:29

Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37


NVD link : CVE-2017-14835

Mitre link : CVE-2017-14835

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-14835


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Products Affected
CWE
CWE-843

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

CWE-704

Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast