Vulnerabilities > CVE-2010-1239 - Code Injection vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Foxit Reader

047910
CVSS 9.3 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
foxitsoftware
CWE-94
critical
nessus
exploit available
NVD
Published: 2010-04-05
Updated: 2010-04-06

Summary

Foxit Reader before 3.2.1.0401 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary local programs via a certain "/Type /Action /S /Launch" sequence, and (2) execute arbitrary programs embedded in a PDF document via an unspecified "/Launch /Action" sequence, a related issue to CVE-2009-0836.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Foxitsoftware
15

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
    This attack targets user controlled variables (DEBUG=1, PHP Globals, and So Forth). An attacker can override environment variables leveraging user-supplied, untrusted query variables directly used on the application server without any data sanitization. In extreme cases, the attacker can change variables controlling the business logic of the application. For instance, in languages like PHP, a number of poorly set default configurations may allow the user to override variables.

Exploit-Db

descriptionEscape From PDF. CVE-2010-1239,CVE-2010-1240. Dos exploit for windows platform
idEDB-ID:11987
last seen2016-02-01
modified2010-03-31
published2010-03-31
reporterDidier Stevens
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/11987/
titleEscape From PDF

Nessus

NASL familyWindows
NASL idFOXIT_READER_3_2_1.NASL
descriptionThe version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 3.2.1. It is, therefore, affected by an arbitrary program execution vulnerability related to certain
last seen2020-06-01
modified2020-06-02
plugin id45404
published2010-04-02
reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2010-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/45404
titleFoxit Reader < 3.2.1 Arbitrary Program Execution
code
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(45404);
  script_version("1.13");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:26");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2010-1239");
  script_bugtraq_id(39109);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"39291");
  script_xref(name:"CERT", value:"570177");
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"11987");

  script_name(english:"Foxit Reader < 3.2.1 Arbitrary Program Execution");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Foxit Reader.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A PDF viewer installed on the remote host is affected by a command
execution vulnerability.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Foxit Reader installed on the remote Windows host is
prior to 3.2.1. It is, therefore, affected by an arbitrary program
execution vulnerability related to certain '/Type /Action /S /Launch'
or '/Launch /Action' sequences. An attacker can exploit these, by
tricking a user into opening a crafted PDF file, to cause arbitrary
programs to be executed without user permission.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://blog.didierstevens.com/2010/03/29/escape-from-pdf/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.foxitsoftware.com/company/press.php?id=177");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Foxit Reader version 3.2.1.0401 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date",value:"2010/04/02");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date",value:"2010/04/01");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date",value:"2010/04/02");
  
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:foxitsoftware:foxit_reader");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2010-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("foxit_reader_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Foxit Reader");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

app = "Foxit Reader";
install = get_single_install(app_name:app, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
version = install["version"];
path    = install["path"];

report = NULL;

fixed_version = "3.2.1.0401";
if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version, strict:FALSE) < 0)
{
  port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
  if (!port)
    port = 445;

  report =
    '\n  Path              : ' + path +
    '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
    '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version + '\n';

  security_report_v4(port:port, extra:report, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
  exit(0);
}
else
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, version, path);

References