CVE-2017-5556
Foxit Reader/PhantomPDF JPEG Image Handling Out-of-Bounds Read
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 23, 2017, 7:59 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 26, 2017, 6:14 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
2.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-5556
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-5556.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Vendor Advisory |
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CVE-2017-5556 vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 26, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 26, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 23, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/ No Types Assigned http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php No Types Assigned https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php Vendor Advisory Added CWE CWE-125 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.1.4.1208:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf:8.1.1.1115:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-5556 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-5556
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
3.14 }} 0.00%
score
0.89573
percentile