Vulnerabilities > CVE-2017-17557 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader and Phantompdf

047910
CVSS 6.8 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
foxitsoftware
CWE-119
nessus
NVD
Published: 2018-04-24
Updated: 2018-06-05

Summary

In Foxit Reader before 9.1 and Foxit PhantomPDF before 9.1, a flaw exists within the parsing of the BITMAPINFOHEADER record in BMP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the biSize member, which can result in a heap based buffer overflow. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of the current process.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Foxitsoftware
174

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
    This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the attacker finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
  • Overflow Buffers
    Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an attacker. As a consequence, an attacker is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the attackers' choice.
  • Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
    This type of attack exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in targeted client software through injection of malicious content from a custom-built hostile service.
  • Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
    In this attack, the idea is to cause an active filter to fail by causing an oversized transaction. An attacker may try to feed overly long input strings to the program in an attempt to overwhelm the filter (by causing a buffer overflow) and hoping that the filter does not fail securely (i.e. the user input is let into the system unfiltered).
  • MIME Conversion
    An attacker exploits a weakness in the MIME conversion routine to cause a buffer overflow and gain control over the mail server machine. The MIME system is designed to allow various different information formats to be interpreted and sent via e-mail. Attack points exist when data are converted to MIME compatible format and back.

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idFOXIT_PHANTOM_8_3_6.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application (formally known as Phantom) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 8.3.6. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id119837
    published2018-12-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/119837
    titleFoxit PhantomPDF < 8.3.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(119837);
  script_version("1.3");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/31 15:18:52");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2017-14458",
    "CVE-2017-17557",
    "CVE-2018-3842",
    "CVE-2018-3843",
    "CVE-2018-3850",
    "CVE-2018-3853",
    "CVE-2018-10302",
    "CVE-2018-10303"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(103942, 103999);

  script_name(english:"Foxit PhantomPDF < 8.3.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Foxit PhantomPDF.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A PDF toolkit installed on the remote Windows host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"According to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application (formally
known as Phantom) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to
8.3.6. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  # https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?2f244c3e");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Foxit PhantomPDF version 8.3.6 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-3853");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/05/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/05/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/12/21");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:phantom");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:phantompdf");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("foxit_phantom_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/FoxitPhantomPDF");

  exit(0);
}

include('vcf.inc');

app = 'FoxitPhantomPDF';

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:app, win_local:TRUE);

constraints = [{
  'min_version' : '8.0',
  'max_version' : '8.3.5.30351',
  'fixed_version' : '8.3.6'
  }];

vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_WARNING);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idFOXIT_READER_9_1_0_5096.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 9.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-04-30
    modified2018-04-27
    plugin id109399
    published2018-04-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/109399
    titleFoxit Reader < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(109399);
  script_version("1.6");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/04/27");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2017-14458",
    "CVE-2017-17557",
    "CVE-2018-3842",
    "CVE-2018-3850",
    "CVE-2018-3853"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(103942);
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-312");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-313");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-315");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-329");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-330");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-331");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-332");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-335");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-339");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-340");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-341");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-342");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-344");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-345");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-346");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-348");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-349");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-350");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-351");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-352");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-354");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-358");
  script_xref(name:"ZDI", value:"ZDI-18-359");

  script_name(english:"Foxit Reader < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Foxit Reader.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A PDF viewer installed on the remote Windows host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is
prior to 9.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Foxit Reader version 9.1 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2017-14458");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/04/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/04/19");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/04/27");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("foxit_reader_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Foxit Reader");

  exit(0);
}

include('vcf.inc');

app = 'Foxit Reader';

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:app, win_local:TRUE);

constraints = [{
  'min_version' : '9.0',
  'fixed_version' : '9.1.0.5096'
  }];

vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_WARNING);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idFOXIT_PHANTOM_9_1_0_5096.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application (formally known as Phantom) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 9.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id109398
    published2018-04-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/109398
    titleFoxit PhantomPDF < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idFOXIT_PHANTOM_9_1_0.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its version, the Foxit PhantomPDF application (formally known as Phantom) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 9.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-04-30
    modified2018-12-21
    plugin id119838
    published2018-12-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2018-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/119838
    titleFoxit PhantomPDF < 9.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

References