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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.801313
Category:General
Title:Foxit Reader Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
Summary:Foxit Reader is prone to an arbitrary command execution vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Foxit Reader is prone to an arbitrary command execution vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to error in handling 'PDF' files which runs executable
embedded program inside a PDF automatically without asking for user permission.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will let attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash an
affected application.

Affected Software/OS:
Foxit Reader version prior to 3.2.1.0401

Solution:
Upgrade to the version 3.2.1.0401 or later.

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2010-1239
CERT/CC vulnerability note: VU#570177
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/570177
http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/
http://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/31/escape-from-foxit-reader/
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001923.html
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2010 Greenbone AG

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