SB2017072602 - Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Compressor
Published: August 23, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017072602
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12892)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges.The vulnerability exists in the application's installer package due to untrusted search path elemant. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening legitimate media file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with system privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.