CVE-2017-12892 Other in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious DLL in the installer's working directory, affecting Foxit PDF Compressor users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12892?
CVE-2017-12892 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Foxit PDF Compressor installers from versions from 7.0.0.183 to 7.7.2.10 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12892?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foxitsoftware Pdf Compressor.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12892?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12892 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-12892 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12892 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pjv-fvwf-87jp.