CVE-2011-10030

Public Exploit
Foxit PDF Reader < 4.3.1.0218 JavaScript File Write

Description

Foxit PDF Reader <  4.3.1.0218 exposes a JavaScript API function, createDataObject(), that allows untrusted PDF content to write arbitrary files anywhere on disk. By embedding a malicious PDF that calls this API, an attacker can drop executables or scripts into privileged folders, leading to code execution the next time the system boots or the user logs in.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory foxit.com
Affected: Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/foxit_reader_filewrite.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16978 exploit
http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html exploit technical description
https://www.foxit.com/pdf-reader/version-history.html patch vendor advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/foxit-pdf-reader-javascript-file-write third party advisory
https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-10030?
CVE-2011-10030 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-10030?
To fix CVE-2011-10030, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-10030 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-10030 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-10030?
CVE-2011-10030 affects Foxit Software Foxit PDF Reader.
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