CVE-2017-14828 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155, stemming from a type confusion flaw in the XFA Layout object's "w" method due to improper data validation. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), successful exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the user's context. There is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| 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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