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.
Exploits (1)
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/08/0patching-foxit-readers-saveas-0day-cve.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039212
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0726
EPSS Percentile
91.7%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-20
CWE-693
Status
published
Products (2)
foxitsoftware/foxit_reader
8.2.0.2051
Zero Day Initiative/Foxit Reader
8.2.0.2051
Published
Aug 29, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026