CVE-2017-7584: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 7, 2017
·Updated
Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Toolkit before 2.1 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service & Remote Code Execution when a victim opens a specially crafted PDF file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit<=2.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7584?
CVE-2017-7584 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-7584?
To fix CVE-2017-7584, upgrade to Foxit PDF Toolkit version 2.1 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7584?
CVE-2017-7584 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Foxit PDF Toolkit.
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Who is affected by CVE-2017-7584?
Users of Foxit PDF Toolkit versions prior to 2.1 are affected by CVE-2017-7584.
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What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2017-7584?
An attacker can cause Denial of Service or execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious PDF file.