CVE-2017-14824

HIGH

Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 - Remote Code Execution via XFAScriptObject Insert Method

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This 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 insert method of XFAScriptObject 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 vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5016.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-868
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0259
EPSS Percentile 83.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-704 CWE-843
Status published
Products (2)
Foxit/Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader 8.3.1.21155
Published Dec 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026