CVE-2017-16575 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155. It stems from insufficient validation within the XFA's bind element, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the current process's context. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file, but has a low attack complexity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant 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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