CVE-2017-16578

Summary

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 picture elements within XFA forms. 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-5216.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
FoxitFoxit Reader8.3.2.25013affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-843: CWE-843-Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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