CVE-2017-10951
Foxit Reader launchURL Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
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.
Esta vulnerabilidad permite que los atacantes remotos ejecuten código arbitrario en instalaciones vulnerables de Foxit Reader 8.3.0.14878. Se requiere de interacción del usuario para explotar esta vulnerabilidad en la que el objetivo debe visitar una página maliciosa o abrir un archivo malicioso. Este error en concreto existe en el método app.launchURL. El problema deriva de la falta de validación correcta de una cadena proporcionada por el usuario antes de emplearla para ejecutar una llamada del sistema. Un atacante podría aprovecharse de esta vulnerabilidad para ejecutar código arbitrario en el contexto del actual proceso. Anteriormente era ZDI-CAN-4724.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. 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.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2017-07-05 CVE Reserved
- 2017-08-17 CVE Published
- 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
- 2024-08-13 EPSS Updated
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CWE
- CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CAPEC
References (3)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100409 | Third Party Advisory | |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039213 | Third Party Advisory | |
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-691 | Third Party Advisory |
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Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Foxitsoftware Search vendor "Foxitsoftware" | Foxit Reader Search vendor "Foxitsoftware" for product "Foxit Reader" | 8.3.0.14878 Search vendor "Foxitsoftware" for product "Foxit Reader" and version "8.3.0.14878" | - |
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