CVE-2017-8455

7.8 HIGH

Published: May 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Foxit Reader before 8.2.1 and PhantomPDF before 8.2.1 have an out-of-bounds read that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted font in a PDF document.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98319

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-140/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98319

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-140/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

4.1%

89th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware

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