This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.0.14878. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within app.launchURL method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4724.
References
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100409 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039213 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-691 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100409 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039213 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-691 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 03:06
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References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100409 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039213 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
References | () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-691 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
Information
Published : 2017-08-29 13:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 03:06
NVD link : CVE-2017-10951
Mitre link : CVE-2017-10951
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-10951
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Products Affected
foxitsoftware
- foxit_reader
CWE
CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')