SRC-2019-0008 : Foxit Reader SDK ActiveX Link Launch Action Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID:

CVE-2018-19450

CVSS Score:

7.5, (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Vendors:

Foxit

Affected Products:

Foxit Reader SDK ActiveX StdFoxit Reader SDK ActiveX Pro

Vulnerability Details:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Foxit Reader SDK ActiveX Pro. 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 Launch action on links. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.

Vendor Response:

Foxit has issued an update to correct these vulnerabilities. More details can be found at:
https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Disclosure Timeline:

• 2018-11-20 - Vulnerability reported to Foxit
• 2019-01-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit:

This vulnerability was discovered by Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Source Incite