Medium severity4.7NVD Advisory· Published Mar 14, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-6883
CVE-2017-6883
Description
The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader before 8.2.1 and PhantomPDF before 8.2.1 on Windows, when the gflags app is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted TIFF image. The vulnerability could lead to information disclosure; an attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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References
3- www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-133/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96870nvd
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