CVE-2017-5556
Description
The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader before 8.2 and PhantomPDF before 8.2 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG image. The vulnerability could lead to information disclosure; an attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| foxitsoftware | foxit_reader | 8.1.4.1208 | |
| foxitsoftware | phantompdf | 8.1.1.1115 | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
CWEs
CWE-125
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.