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 the gotoURL 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-5030.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100682 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-718 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100682 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-718 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 03:06
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100682 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
References | () https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
References | () https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-718 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
Information
Published : 2017-10-31 19:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 03:06
NVD link : CVE-2017-10953
Mitre link : CVE-2017-10953
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-10953
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Products Affected
foxitsoftware
- foxit_reader