Remote code execution in Foxit PDF Compressor



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-12892
CWE-ID CWE-426
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Foxit PDF Compressor
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Foxit Software Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU7993

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12892

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update to version 7.7.2.23.

Vulnerable software versions

Foxit PDF Compressor: 7.0.0.183 - 7.7.2.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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