Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Toolkit
CVE-2017-7584

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Foxit
Status
Foxit PDF Toolkit
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2017

Summary

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Foxit PDF Toolkit prior to version 2.1, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code and trigger Denial of Service when a user opens a specially crafted PDF file. This flaw underscores the importance of keeping software up to date to mitigate potential security risks associated with improperly handled inputs.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97519
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https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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