CVE-2017-5556
First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader | =8.1.4.1208 | |
| Foxitsoftware Phantompdf | =8.1.1.1115 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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