CVE-2017-10953

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
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

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.3.0.14878:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2017-10-31 19:29

Updated : 2024-02-04 19:29


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
CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')