Foxit Reader CVE-2017-15770 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:101540

Info

Foxit Reader CVE-2017-15770 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 101540
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2017-15770
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 22 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 22 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Lin Wang, Beihang University, China.
Vulnerable: Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Foxit Reader CVE-2017-15770 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Foxit Reader is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Foxit Reader CVE-2017-15770 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Foxit Reader CVE-2017-15770 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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