CVE-2017-17557

Name: CVE-2017-17557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-24T20:29:00.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.69%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Foxit Reader	< 9.1
Foxitsoftware	Phantompdf	< 9.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.0patch.com/2018/05/0patching-foxit-reader-buffer-oops.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040733Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.0patch.com/2018/05/0patching-foxit-reader-buffer-oops.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17557?

How severe is CVE-2017-17557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17557?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST