Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 XFA Layout Object type conversion
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component XFA Layout Object Handler. Performing a manipulation results in type conversion. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-14828. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 (Document Reader Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component XFA Layout Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. This is going to have an impact on 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 w method of XFA Layout 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-5020.
The bug was discovered 11/14/2017. The weakness was released 12/20/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-14828 since 09/27/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly 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). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4
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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploiting
Class: Type conversionCWE: CWE-704
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Remote: Yes
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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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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
09/27/2017 🔍11/01/2017 🔍
11/14/2017 🔍
11/22/2017 🔍
12/20/2017 🔍
12/20/2017 🔍
12/21/2017 🔍
12/16/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: foxitsoftware.comAdvisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-14828 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14828
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110871
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Entry
Created: 12/21/2017 08:27Updated: 12/16/2019 15:42
Changes: 12/21/2017 08:27 (68), 12/16/2019 15:42 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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