CVE-2017-10952 Path traversal in Foxit Reader
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious files that exploit improper validation in the saveAs function.
- 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-2017-10952?
CVE-2017-10952 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader, published on 29 Aug 2017. 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
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.2.0.2051. 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 saveAs JavaScript function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to writing arbitrary files into attacker controlled locations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4518.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10952?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10952?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2017-10952 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10952 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66r2-73rw-j8hf.