CVE-2017-6883

Description

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader before 8.2.1 and PhantomPDF before 8.2.1 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 TIFF 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.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory foxitsoftware.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-133/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96870 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6883?
CVE-2017-6883 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6883?
To fix CVE-2017-6883, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6883 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6883 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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