Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 XFA Layout Object pageSpan type conversion
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pageSpan of the component XFA Layout Object Handler. The manipulation results in type conversion.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14837. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155 (Document Reader Software). Affected is the function pageSpan 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. CVE summarizes:
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 pageSpan 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 to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5029.
The bug was discovered 11/14/2017. The weakness was published 12/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-14837 since 09/27/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, 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). Similar entries are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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- Vendor: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8
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Class: Type conversionCWE: 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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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
09/27/2017 🔍11/01/2017 🔍
11/14/2017 🔍
11/22/2017 🔍
12/20/2017 🔍
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12/21/2017 🔍
12/16/2019 🔍
Sources
Vendor: foxitsoftware.comAdvisory: foxitsoftware.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-14837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110880
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Entry
Created: 12/21/2017 08:34Updated: 12/16/2019 16:08
Changes: 12/21/2017 08:34 (69), 12/16/2019 16:08 (4)
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