71104 : Foxit Reader createDataObject() Arbitrary File Overwrite
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Timeline

Vendor Solution Date	Disclosure Date	Exploit Publish Date
2011-02-24	2011-03-05	2011-03-13

Description

Foxit Reader contains a flaw related to the JavaScript API. The issue is triggered when a context-dependent attacker convinces a target user to open a specially crafted PDF which uses a call to createDataObject() to create or overwrite arbitrary files. This may allow an attacker manipulate arbitrary files.

Classification

Location: Local / Remote, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Workaround, Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Uncoordinated Disclosure

Solution

It was initially reported that version 4.3.1.0218 fixes this vulnerability, but this has been disputed by a reliable third party source. A workaround of enabling Safe Reading Mode has been reported.

Products

Foxit Corporation

Foxit Reader

4.3.1.0118

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 43776
Metasploit ID: 71104
Related OSVDB ID: 71180
Other Advisory URL: http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/03/dangerous-file-write-bug-in-foxit-pdf.html
Vendor URL: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/

Credit

Chris Evans - Scary Beast Security

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