CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-14830

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-14830 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.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to full control over the user's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Foxit Reader to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to educate users about avoiding suspicious links and files.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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 setFocus method of XFAScriptObject 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-5022.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS