VDB-108841 · CVE-2017-10953 · BID 100682

Foxit Reader 8.3.0.14878 gotoURL command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Foxit Reader 8.3.0.14878. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function gotoURL. This manipulation causes command injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-10953. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Foxit Reader 8.3.0.14878 (Document Reader Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gotoURL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 gotoURL method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5030.

The bug was discovered 09/07/2017. The weakness was released 10/31/2017 by Steven Seeley (mr_me) with Offensive Security (Website). The advisory is shared at foxitsoftware.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-10953 since 07/05/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 54 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100682†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-82783, VDB-82784, VDB-82785 and VDB-82786. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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OpenVAS ID: 52436
OpenVAS Name: Foxit Reader Multiple Vulnerabilities Nov17 (Windows)
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09/07/2017 +64 days 🔍
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10/31/2017 +54 days 🔍
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11/01/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/02/2019 +761 days 🔍

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Vendor: foxitsoftware.com

Advisory: foxitsoftware.com
Researcher: Steven Seeley (mr_me)
Organization: Offensive Security
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-10953 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-10953
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108841
SecurityFocus: 100682 - Foxit Reader CVE-2017-10953 Remote Command Injection Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/01/2017 07:45
Updated: 12/02/2019 13:42
Changes: 11/01/2017 07:45 (64), 12/02/2019 13:42 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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