CVE-2017-7584 Memory corruption in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by tricking a user into opening a malicious 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-2017-7584?
CVE-2017-7584 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 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 before 2.1 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service & Remote Code Execution when a victim opens a specially crafted PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7584?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7584?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7584 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-2017-7584 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7584 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qgv-x6hf-rxcf.