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CVE-2017-10952

Published: Aug 29, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-693
8.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
7.2%
Top 6.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

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.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-693CWE-20

Affected Products

Zero Day Initiative
commercialaka zdi
Foxit ReaderSaaS
Security Products / vuln-mgmt-scanner
foxitsoftware
commercial·CNaka foxit software
foxit readerOn-premDesktop App
Consumer Software / productivity

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412
securityfocus.com
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692
zerodayinitiative.com
https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/08/0patching-foxit-readers-saveas-0day-cve.html
0patch.blogspot.com
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