CVE-2017-12892

7.8 HIGH

Published: August 16, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100414

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100414

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security-bulletins.php

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

3.3%

87th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

Affected Vendors

foxitsoftware

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