How severe is CVE-2017-5364?

CVE-2017-5364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-5364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5364?

CVE-2017-5364 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5364?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5364 published?

CVE-2017-5364 was published on 2017-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5364

CVE-2017-5364 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit
Published: 2017-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Toolkit v1.3 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution when the victim opens the specially crafted PDF file. The Vulnerability has been fixed in v2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5364?: Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Foxit PDF Toolkit v1.3 allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service and Remote Code Execution when the victim opens the specially crafted PDF file. The Vulnerability has been fixed in v2.0.
How severe is CVE-2017-5364?: CVE-2017-5364 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-5364 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5364?: CVE-2017-5364 affects Foxitsoftware Foxit Pdf Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5364?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5364 published?: CVE-2017-5364 was published on 2017-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_pdf_toolkit:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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