Vulnerability Details 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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.216
EPSS Ranking 95.4%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 8.8
CVSS v2 Score 6.8
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100682
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-718
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100682
- https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-718
Products affected by CVE-2017-10953
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cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader:8.3.0.14878