What is the severity of CVE-2017-14836?

CVE-2017-14836 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14836?

To fix CVE-2017-14836, upgrade to a patched version of Foxit Reader that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-14836?

CVE-2017-14836 affects users of Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-14836 facilitate?

CVE-2017-14836 allows for remote code execution through user interaction with malicious pages or files.

What action is required from users to exploit CVE-2017-14836?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-14836 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or opening an infected file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-14836

high

8.8

CWE

416

20/12/2017

9/10/2019

CVE-2017-14836: 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. 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 modDate attribute of 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-5028.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxit Reader	=8.3.1

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14836?
CVE-2017-14836 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14836?
To fix CVE-2017-14836, upgrade to a patched version of Foxit Reader that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-14836?
CVE-2017-14836 affects users of Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-14836 facilitate?
CVE-2017-14836 allows for remote code execution through user interaction with malicious pages or files.
What action is required from users to exploit CVE-2017-14836?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-14836 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious website or opening an infected file.

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