CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-10945

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-10945 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.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is the potential for remote code execution, which could lead to the compromise of the user's system. An attacker can operate under the context of the current process, increasing the potential impact of the attack.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Foxit Reader to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, users should exercise caution when opening files and visiting websites from unknown sources.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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 app.alert function. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4855.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS