CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-10959

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to remote code execution, which can lead to data loss or system takeover. There is a high risk associated with unauthorized access to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Foxit Reader to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, users should be educated about the risks of opening unknown files and visiting suspicious websites.

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Original NVD description (English source)

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 8.3.1.21155. 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 setAction method of Link objects. 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-4981.

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