VDB-108368 · CVE-2017-15770 · BID 101540

Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013 xps File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component xps File Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-15770. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013 (Document Reader Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component xps File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .xps file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls subsequent Write Address starting at frdvpr_drv!DrvQueryDriverInfo+0x000000000002c851."

The bug was discovered 10/21/2017. The weakness was presented 10/22/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-15770 since 10/21/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101540†). See VDB-108369 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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OpenVAS ID: 803304
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader Arbitrary Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (Windows)
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10/21/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Lin Wang, Beihang University, China.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-15770 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15770
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108368
SecurityFocus: 101540 - Foxit Reader CVE-2017-15770 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2017 10:12
Updated: 01/19/2021 13:19
Changes: 10/23/2017 10:12 (49), 11/28/2019 20:10 (3), 01/19/2021 13:17 (8), 01/19/2021 13:19 (1)
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