CVE-2017-12892 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Foxit PDF Compressor installers from versions from 7.0.0.183 to 7.7.2.10 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxitsoftware	Pdf Compressor	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100414Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100414Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.phpVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12892?

CVE-2017-12892 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Foxit PDF Compressor installers from versions from 7.0.0.183 to 7.7.2.10 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current...

How severe is CVE-2017-12892?

CVE-2017-12892 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12892?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foxitsoftware Pdf Compressor.