CVE-2017-8059
First published: Fri May 05 2017(Updated: )
Acceptance of invalid/self-signed TLS certificates in "Foxit PDF - PDF reader, editor, form, signature" before 5.4 for iOS allows a man-in-the-middle and/or physically proximate attacker to silently intercept login information (username/password), in addition to the static authentication token if the user is already logged in.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf | =5.2.1 | |
| Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf | =5.3.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8059?
CVE-2017-8059 has a high severity rating of 8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8059?
To fix CVE-2017-8059, upgrade to the latest version of Foxit PDF that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Foxit PDF are affected by CVE-2017-8059?
CVE-2017-8059 affects Foxit PDF versions 5.2.1 and 5.3.2 for iOS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8059?
CVE-2017-8059 is a vulnerability that involves the acceptance of invalid or self-signed TLS certificates.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-8059?
CVE-2017-8059 allows attackers to silently intercept login information and static authentication tokens.
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