CVE-2017-17557 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious BMP files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17557?
CVE-2017-17557 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 24 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Foxit Reader before 9.1 and Foxit PhantomPDF before 9.1, a flaw exists within the parsing of the BITMAPINFOHEADER record in BMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the biSize member, which can result in a heap based buffer overflow. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17557?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, Foxitsoftware Phantompdf.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17557?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17557 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-2017-17557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17557 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wr8v-336q-6f9q.