CVE-2017-5364 Memory corruption in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PDF file using the Foxit PDF Toolkit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5364?
CVE-2017-5364 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jan 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Toolkit v1.3 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution when the victim opens the specially crafted PDF file. The Vulnerability has been fixed in v2.0.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5364?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5364?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5364 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-2017-5364 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5364 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rhcr-p6fq-wpm7.