CVE-2017-5556: High severity Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader before 8.2 and PhantomPDF before 8.2 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted JPEG image. The vulnerability could lead to information disclosure; an attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader=8.1.4.1208
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf=8.1.1.1115
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader=8.1.4.1208
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf=8.1.1.1115
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Foxit Reader ConvertToPDF plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade PhantomPDF ConvertToPDF plugin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2
  3. Compensating control

    On Windows, ensure the gflags app is not enabled (disable gflags) to mitigate the ConvertToPDF/PhantomPDF denial-of-service issue triggered when gflags is enabled.

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5556?

CVE-2017-5556 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5556?

To fix CVE-2017-5556, upgrade to Foxit Reader version 8.2 or later and PhantomPDF version 8.2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5556?

CVE-2017-5556 affects Foxit Reader versions prior to 8.2 and PhantomPDF versions prior to 8.2 on Windows.

4

What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2017-5556?

CVE-2017-5556 can be exploited via a crafted JPEG image to cause an out-of-bounds read.

5

Does CVE-2017-5556 lead to information disclosure?

Yes, CVE-2017-5556 may potentially lead to information disclosure due to the nature of the denial of service.

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