CVE-2017-5556 Details
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.
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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 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/ | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95353 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-039/ | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| foxitsoftware foxit reader | 8.1.4.1208 |
CPE
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| foxitsoftware phantompdf | 8.1.1.1115 |
CPE
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
7 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] |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 26, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |