What is the severity of CVE-2017-10956?

CVE-2017-10956 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10956?

To mitigate CVE-2017-10956, users should update Foxit Reader to the latest version available.

What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2017-10956?

CVE-2017-10956 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information if the user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-10956?

Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2017-10956 as the victim must visit a malicious page or open a compromised file.

Which version of Foxit Reader is affected by CVE-2017-10956?

CVE-2017-10956 specifically affects Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155.

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CVE-2017-10956

medium

6.5

CWE

125 200

20/12/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-10956: Infoleak

First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 tile index member of SOT markers. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4978.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader	=8.3.1.21155

Remedy

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-10956?
CVE-2017-10956 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10956?
To mitigate CVE-2017-10956, users should update Foxit Reader to the latest version available.
What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2017-10956?
CVE-2017-10956 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information if the user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2017-10956?
Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2017-10956 as the victim must visit a malicious page or open a compromised file.
Which version of Foxit Reader is affected by CVE-2017-10956?
CVE-2017-10956 specifically affects Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155.

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