What is the severity of CVE-2017-14831?

CVE-2017-14831 has a medium severity rating that indicates a risk of remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14831?

To fix CVE-2017-14831, update Foxit Reader to version 8.3.1.21156 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14831?

CVE-2017-14831 specifically affects Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155.

What exploits are associated with CVE-2017-14831?

CVE-2017-14831 can be exploited through a malicious webpage or file that the user must open.

What is the impact of CVE-2017-14831?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-14831 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-14831

high

8.8

CWE

416

20/12/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-14831: Use After Free

First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )

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 author attribute of Circle Annotation objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5023.

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-2017-14831?
CVE-2017-14831 has a medium severity rating that indicates a risk of remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14831?
To fix CVE-2017-14831, update Foxit Reader to version 8.3.1.21156 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-14831?
CVE-2017-14831 specifically affects Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155.
What exploits are associated with CVE-2017-14831?
CVE-2017-14831 can be exploited through a malicious webpage or file that the user must open.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-14831?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-14831 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader.

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