CVE-2017-14837 Details
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the pageSpan method of XFA Layout objects. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5029.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-881 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
| https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-881 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-704 | Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast | [email protected] |
| CWE-843 | Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| foxitsoftware foxit reader | 8.3.1.21155 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 9, 2019 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |