#VU7993 Insecure DLL loading in Foxit PDF Compressor - CVE-2017-12892

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7993

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Foxit PDF Compressor
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Foxit Software Inc.

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

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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