CVE-2017-10945

8.8 HIGH
Published: October 31, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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 app.alert function. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-4855.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-458
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-458
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.6%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware