CVE-2010-1239 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local programs by tricking users into opening malicious PDF files in Foxit Reader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1239?
CVE-2010-1239 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 5 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1239?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1239?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1239 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2010-1239 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1239 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-54xc-2c9p-qfwj.