VDB-110869 · CVE-2017-14826 · Nessus 104742

Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 XFA Node Object formNodes type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formNodes of the component XFA Node Object Handler. This manipulation causes type conversion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-14826. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 (Document Reader Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formNodes of the component XFA Node Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 formNodes method of XFA Node 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-5018.

The bug was discovered 11/14/2017. The weakness was shared 12/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14826 since 09/27/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 104742 (Foxit PhantomPDF < 8.3.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (104742). The entries VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Foxit

Name

Reader

Version

8.3.1.21155

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/

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Class: Type conversion
CWE: CWE-704
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Nessus ID: 104742
Nessus Name: Foxit PhantomPDF < 8.3.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 64845
OpenVAS Name: Multiple vulnerabilities in Foxit Reader 8.3.1
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/27/2017 🔍
11/01/2017 +35 days 🔍
11/14/2017 +13 days 🔍
11/22/2017 +8 days 🔍
12/20/2017 +28 days 🔍
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12/21/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/16/2019 +725 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-14826 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110869
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2017 08:27
Updated: 12/16/2019 15:33
Changes: 12/21/2017 08:27 (69), 12/16/2019 15:33 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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