What is the severity of CVE-2017-14818?

CVE-2017-14818 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14818?

To fix CVE-2017-14818, update Foxit Reader to a version later than 8.3.1.21155.

What specific versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2017-14818?

CVE-2017-14818 affects Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155 specifically.

Can CVE-2017-14818 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14818 can be exploited remotely if a user interacts with a malicious page or file.

What type of user interaction is required for CVE-2017-14818?

CVE-2017-14818 requires users to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file to be exploited.

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CVE-2017-14818

medium

6.5

CWE

125 200

20/12/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14818: Infoleak

First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive 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 parsing of JPEG2000 images embedded in PDF files. 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-4982.

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-2017-14818?
CVE-2017-14818 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14818?
To fix CVE-2017-14818, update Foxit Reader to a version later than 8.3.1.21155.
What specific versions of Foxit Reader are affected by CVE-2017-14818?
CVE-2017-14818 affects Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155 specifically.
Can CVE-2017-14818 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14818 can be exploited remotely if a user interacts with a malicious page or file.
What type of user interaction is required for CVE-2017-14818?
CVE-2017-14818 requires users to visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file to be exploited.

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