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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Day Initiative | Foxit Reader | 8.2.0.2051 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039212Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/08/0patching-foxit-readers-saveas-0day-cve.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100412Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039212Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://0patch.blogspot.com/2017/08/0patching-foxit-readers-saveas-0day-cve.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 29, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified