First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013. 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 ImageField node of XFA forms. 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-5281.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Foxit Reader | =8.3.2.25013 |
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CVE-2017-16580 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.
To mitigate CVE-2017-16580, upgrade to the latest version of Foxit Reader that is not affected by this vulnerability.
CVE-2017-16580 affects users of Foxit Reader version 8.3.2.25013.
Exploitation of CVE-2017-16580 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file.
Exploiting CVE-2017-16580 can potentially allow remote attackers to access sensitive information stored on the affected system.