CVE-2017-14827 is a critical type confusion vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155, specifically within the append method of XFA Node objects due to insufficient input validation. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, requiring user interaction such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk for compromise, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or notable community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.3.1.21155CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.3.1.21155:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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