Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Foxit Reader and Foxit PhantomPDF flaw where a malicious PDF could crash the application or run attacker-controlled code. The evidence points to affected legacy versions only, specifically 8.3.2.25013 and earlier, when single instance mode is used. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running legacy Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF versions and opening PDFs from email, web downloads, or shared folders. The bundle does not identify server-side exposure or affected versions beyond 8.3.2.25013 and earlier. Prioritize remediation if legacy Foxit PDF software remains in use, especially on user workstations handling external documents. Business urgency is lower if inventory confirms current, supported Foxit versions or no Foxit deployment. Mitigation focus: Inventory Foxit Reader and PhantomPDF installations and versions across endpoints.; Upgrade affected Foxit products according to Foxit security bulletin guidance.; Retire unsupported Foxit Reader or PhantomPDF versions where upgrade is not practical..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-14694CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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