CVE-2017-14694 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDFs in Foxit Reader when single instance mode is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14694?
CVE-2017-14694 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 22 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Foxit Reader 8.3.2.25013 and earlier and Foxit PhantomPDF 8.3.2.25013 and earlier, when running in single instance mode, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .pdf file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Code Flow starting at tiptsf!CPenInputPanel::FinalRelease+0x000000000000002f.".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14694?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14694?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14694 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-14694 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14694 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppxc-3qhx-g5v5.