CVE-2017-14835 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155. This flaw stems from a type confusion within the XFA Layout objects' page method, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious web page. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no public exploit code available, nor is it listed on the CISA KEV catalog, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| 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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