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CVE-2019-6754: ZDI-19-428

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader 9.3.10826. 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 localFileStorage method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7407.

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April 29th, 2019

Foxit Reader localFileStorage Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability****ZDI-19-428
ZDI-CAN-7407

CVE ID

CVE-2019-6754

CVSS SCORE

7.3, (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

AFFECTED VENDORS

Foxit

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Reader

VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader. 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 localFileStorage method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Foxit has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

  • 2018-12-27 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2019-04-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory

CREDIT

Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite

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