CVE-2017-8454: High severity foxit reader vulnerability

Published May 3, 2017
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Updated

Foxit Reader before 8.2.1 and PhantomPDF before 8.2.1 have an out-of-bounds read that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in a PDF document.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader<=8.2.0.2051
Foxitsoftware Phantompdf<=8.2.0.2192

Event History

May 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:13 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8454?

CVE-2017-8454 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8454?

To fix CVE-2017-8454, update Foxit Reader to version 8.2.1 or later, and update PhantomPDF to version 8.2.1 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8454?

CVE-2017-8454 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to sensitive information disclosure.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-8454?

CVE-2017-8454 affects Foxit Reader versions prior to 8.2.1 and PhantomPDF versions prior to 8.2.1.

5

Can CVE-2017-8454 lead to arbitrary code execution?

Yes, CVE-2017-8454 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted PDF document.

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