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CVE-2017-5556

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 3.77%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-01-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1. It affects Windows. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2017-5556
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
3.77%
Windows

Original NVD Description

The ConvertToPDF plugin in Foxit Reader before 8.2 and PhantomPDF before 8.2 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 JPEG 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.