CVE-2017-16576

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155

Description This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations. User interaction is required, where the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The flaw exists within XFA's field element due to the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on it. An attacker can leverage this to execute code under the context of the current process.

Recommendations For Foxit Reader version 8.3.1.21155, consider disabling the XFA field element as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to malicious pages and files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.