SB2017011204 - Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Toolkit
Published: January 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017011204
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5364)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially rafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker co compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.